Earl M. "Duke" Crittenden

The Crittenden family has a special place in my memories as a friend of Brian growing up in Orlando. I learned of Duke's passing very recently and want to offer my deepest condolences.

Dear Helen and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Mr. Crittenden's passing. I remember fondly talking with him at the Rio Pinar pool and seeing him at the kid's various birthday parties. He was first class and very friendly. Our son Preston still talks about the visits with Darren to the skybox in Gainesville! Our prayers are with you.

dear crittenden family,sorry to hear of duke's passing. my thoughts and prayers are with you. we did not see duke often but at dodson reunions sometimes. i respect and admire his life and standing in his state and community. i am sure your many happy memories will comfort your grief. shirley dodson hall and family.

Dear Crittenden Family, I was so sorry to hear of Duke's passing, what a wonderful man. My father "Cooter" Clemmons worked for him at the packing house for many years when I was growing up. I have so many memories...yet not one bad one. He will truly be missed here, but what a homecoming he had when he reached Heaven.

Dear Helen
Nancy and I are very sorry to learn of Duke's passing. He was a very wonderful person and will be remembered.

I met Duke as a salesman selling orange juice concentrate to Dairy Operators in the Northeast in the 90's. Duke treated his customers as family and always made sure the customer had a friend. Our relationship grew both in Boston and on many visits to Florida. There was no one like the 'Duke"

Our thoughts are with you and your Family.

I have known Duke for fifty years from our interests in the citrus business and the various State of Florida citrus meetings in Lakeland, and also from the Ol Timers Club. Every year Duke took a picture of a group of us citrus men. The last one he took included me, Bert Roper, S. C. Battaglia, Lester Faulhaber, Tom Behr and Gerry Fletcher. He would graciously send copies to those he photographed.

The funeral service was a wonderful tribute to Duke. He obviously touched many,...

Deepest condolences to the family for a respected member of the community; and a kinsman I never met.

Helen and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Candice Burger, Burleson, TX

From the first time I met Mr.Crittenden you could tell one thing about him, he was passionate,about everything! The last time I saw him 3 years ago was just like the first he was still very passionate about everything. He never changed in all the time I was around him he treated my Dad and Mom and Brother and me just like one of his family, we are very sad to hear that he is no longer with us in the physical but will forever be with us in spirit. I will never forget his smile, which he always...