Charles-Crabtree-Obituary

Charles "Redd" Crabtree

Simpsonville, Kentucky

Age 79

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Simpsonville, Kentucky
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SimpsonvilleCrabtree, Charles "Redd",79, passed away Monday January 19, 2015 in Louisville.Redd Crabtree has been a rider, trainer and breeder of American Saddlebred Horses for over 60 years, a renowned teacher and judge, and three- time winner of the World's Grand Championship for Five-Gaited...

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what a great man!

Our deepest condolences to Nancy and family. Wished we could have known him longer. He was a very nice gentleman. He certainly will be missed by his church family. Richard and Phillis Walker

I am so saddened hearing of Redd's passing. He was a wonderful man, and he so reminded me of my dad. Redd was part of the finest generation of trainers and breeders in the industry. My dad thought so highly of him, as we all did. In recent years, I have cherished so much the time I spent with you and Redd at the Louisville show, and there were those moments when I could see my father in him. I know Fritz has welcomed him home, and they are talking horses with Helen, Charlie, Lloyd, Earl,...

You will be missed by many that knew you a true gentleman you were

To the family of Mr.Redd Crabtree.I am so sorry for your loss,such a fine gentleman.I remember going to many shows and the Crabtrees were always winners.He will never be replaced with all that his family has done with horses.I am glad I saw him at Rock Creek a few years ago.My prayers are with this special family.Love Debbie Whittenberg

Nancy and family We are praying for you at this time of your lives. Redd touched many lives and will be missed by all
Don & Meta Scott

My deepest sympathy to you Nancy, Anne, Susan and Casey. Redd was a true Southern Gentleman who worked magic with horse. He had a profound effect on my life and I will always cherish my memories. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. With love, Susie

Nancy and family,

I'm very sorry about Redd's passing. He will be missed greatly by so many.
Know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

God be with you

Words are inadequate to express the depth of loss that I feel with Redd's passing. He was the kindest and gentlest man I ever met. There is an empty space in my heart. "My beloved speaks and says to me: “Arise, my love, my beautiful one, and come away,for behold, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land. The fig tree ripens its figs, and the vines are in blossom; they give...