James Carpenter Crigler

Jimmy Crigler was a great man. I love the obituary. He, like my parents, had wonderful core values that we hope we inherited and can pass on to our children and grandchildren. When my mom died this year, at 94 1/2 years old (we don't get to keep them forever), I was comforted by listening to David Phelps sing, "No more nights" (available on www.youtube.com). And her death caused me to re-read Randy Alcorn's (an Oregonian) book "Heaven". I'm sure that Randy didn't get it all right but...

All of you descendants were very fortunate to have Mr. Crigler for a mentor. He and Jack (my boss for two summers 59 &60) were very instrumental in my life. Mr. Crigler gave me an opportunity to make money to attend college by checking his cotton for insects. The fact that he trusted a young kid always reminded me of his character. I always considered him as a good friend and looked forward to seeing him on my visits to St. Joe. He will be in my prayers.
Clyde "Sonny" Ratcliff