1960
2012
Carroll Gene Crabb, 74, of Nogal passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012. He was born January 31, 1938 at Vernon, Texas. Mr. Crabb was a retired Major from the U.S. Army having served during the Vietnam War. He moved to Lincoln County in December, 1990 from El Paso, TX. He attended the Capitan United Methodist Church. He married Gisela Griesbach on December 10, 1960 in France.
He is survived by his wife, Gisela; children, Gabriella Thomas, January Hefdt, Thomas Crabb, Jenny Crabb and Jimmy Crabb and his wife, Luby; seven grandchildren; sister Mady Handel; cousin, Mike Warren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, W.R. Crabb who died in the Vietnam War and James Crabb.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 1, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at LaGrone Funeral Chapel in Ruidoso. Funeral service will be Friday, November 2, at 10:30 AM in the Capitan United Methodist Church with burial to follow at Ft. Stanton Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lagroneruidoso.com.
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May the God of all comfort be with the family at this time
November 15, 2012
I admired Carroll as an officer and as a friend. I looked up to him early in my career and he was an amazing influence. I am truly saddened by this news. My heart and my prayers go out to his family.
Gary Whittaker
November 1, 2012
Condolences to the family.The country has lost a hero, a true warrior.I remember Carroll with fond memories as my commanding officer while I was stationed in Budingen Germany.
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Ron Casey
October 31, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family especially now during this time and we keep you close to our hearts always
October 31, 2012
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