James Martin Crapps

CRAPPS, JAMES MARTIN, 56 Live Oak - James Martin Crapps, 56 of Live Oak, FL passed away Monday, April 4, 2007, at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL. James was torn to Virginia B. Crapps and P.C. Crapps, Jr. on Dec. 2, 1950 at Hines, FL. Mr. Crapps was a graduate of Stanton Military Academy in Stanton, Virginia and the University of Florida in Gainesville. His studies at the University of Florida had an emphasis on banking and finance. Following graduation, James began his banking career in 1974 at the First National Bank of Live Oak and Hamilton County Bank in Jasper where he worked until 1986. Later he organized and established First National Credit of Live Oak. In addition to his banking career, he had other business interests, including real estate investments. He was a supporter of the UF and an avid Gator fan. James was a local philanthropist supporting churches, education, sports, civic, community and other humanitarian causes. Mr. Crapps was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Live Oak. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and his youngest brother George. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Evans Crapps, daughter, Julianne Crapps and son, James Evan Crapps. Both are students at the University of Florida. He was very proud of the accomplishments of his wife and their children. Mr. Crapps is also survived by three sisters, Betsy Crapps Burch of Live Oak, Jenny Crapps Johnson of Live Oak and Dicy Crapps Hannum of Lake City; five brothers, Claude Crapps of Live Oak, David Crapps of Gainesville, Peat Crapps of Lake City, John Crapps of Live Oak and Daniel Crapps of Lake City and many nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 5, 2007 at 7:30 AM at the graveside in the Live Oak Cemetery with Pastor Frank Davis officiating. Memorials may be given to the church or charity of your choice. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, Inc. of Live Oak was in charge of all arrangements.