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Vernon Franklin Crotts Sr.

Vernon Crotts Obituary

Vernon Franklin Crotts Sr. APALACHICOLA - Vernon Franklin Crotts Sr., 92, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2008. Born May 20, 1915, in Monticello, Mississippi, Vernon was a veteran of World War II and served in the Army. He was a commercial shrimper and worked the entire Gulf Coast, Mexico and South America. At one time he operated a fleet of seven boats. He was an avid hunter and loved fishing and gardening. He is survived by a son, Vernon Crotts Jr. of Monticello, Fla.; a granddaughter, Veronica Babich, and a great-grandson, Vernon Babich, of Tallahassee; two surviving sisters, Reva Feldman and Dorothy Abagis, both of Pensacola; Deborah Blaylock of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Billy Blaylock (wife Jeanette) of Aransas Pass, Texas; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends. A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Apalachicola, Fla., on Wednesday, January 16, 2008, at 4 p.m. EST.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Jan. 15, 2008.

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January 10, 2009

Dear Vernon,
I hope you're doing OK on the anniversary of your Dad's passing.
Always,
Barbara..
S.i.T

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anne woodward

January 15, 2008

Dear Vernon & Veronica,

So sorry to hear of your loss. Hope
you are doing well. Anne

Barbara

January 15, 2008

Vernon,
I'm so sorry to hear that your father passed away. I have wonderful memories of our times visiting him in Apalachicola.
Sincerely,
Barbara

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