Jeffrey Eugene Crider
1961 - 2014
Jeffrey Eugene Crider
1961 - 2014
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BORN
1961
DIED
2014
Jeffrey Crider Obituary
Mr. Jeffrey Eugene Crider age 52, of Maggie Valley, passed away June 15, 2014. Survivors include his son Clay Crider of New York, NY; daughter Sadie Crider of Maggie Valley; brother Joey Crider of Jonathan Creek; and his sister Terri Lynn Crider of Maggie Valley. Jeff was a member of Faith Community Church and owned Saratoga’s Café for twenty years. He was a kind hearted man and was a good friend to many. The family is planning a memorial service. Garrett Funerals and Cremations is caring for the family. www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com
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Teresa Presnell
July 3, 2014
Joey- So sorry to hear about Jeff. You are in my prayers.
Angela Teague
June 27, 2014
So sorry to hear about the loss of your family member. It is heartbreaking to lose a father, brother & uncle. The loss is felt by those of us who grew up together in Maggie. Warm thoughts are with all of you.
June 25, 2014
I saw Jeff recently when he was having his knee looked at after he said he injured it. That was on the Friday before his passing. I am so sorry to Sadie and Clay I knew you all when you were very young. To joey and all the Criders I am so sorry for all your losses. Sarah Claire I love ya and prayers to your family!
Gary Medford
June 24, 2014
Terri I'm so sorry for your loss Jeff will be miss.
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Mary Birchfield
June 23, 2014
Sorry to hear about Jeff. you are in our prayers.
edwin mills
June 22, 2014
To the Crider family we are so sorry for the loss of your loved one we just found out about Jeff we spend many vacations there and knew Jeff well he was a nice person we know he will be truly missed but gone never forgotten he will always be in your hearts god will get you through this to his children and loved ones we have to let go and let god he can rest high on that mountain at peace our prayers are with you all the mills family Edwin cathy caleb Kannapolis n.c. take care and love each other. life is to short.
Laurel D Smith
June 21, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Crider Family. Jeff was a wonderful man! I have many great memories working for him at Saratoga's, he was a great boss and a wonderful friend. He will be missed by all. LD
Linda West
June 21, 2014
You will be deeply missed by many. R.I.P my friend
Rita Howard
June 21, 2014
I have so many memories of fun days spent with Jeff. He was so sweet. I will always cherish the short time we had with him. As Jeff is loved and remembered his family will be loved and remembered also.
Amos Jackson
June 20, 2014
Jeff was a very good friend, someone who was always willing to help even if it was just lending an ear to listen. He never allowed the color of someone's skin to get in the way, if he liked you then he liked you and treated you with respect and I am going to miss him and will cherish fond memories of him. May the family find comfort and peace as they go through the trying times ahead. Amos Jackson
Randy Flack
June 20, 2014
Sadie and Clay.
I just found out from Jane Jenkins about your dad. I'm sorry for your loss.
I enjoyed so many evenings playing at Saratoga's, for many years. It was always great when one of you would get up and sing with me. Your dad was always more than fair to the musicians who worked for him and we all respected him.
Recently, when I would see him he always made sure that I knew what was going on in your lives. He loved you both, very much and was so proud of you.
He was a friend to so many people, including me. He will be missed by me and so many more.
I love you both!
Randy Flack
Charles Allison
June 20, 2014
Terri & Joey, I'm very sorry to learn of Jeff's passing. God bless you and your family.
Lisa Ballantyne
June 19, 2014
Shocked and saddened to learn of Jeff's passing. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers to out to his family and friends.
RENEE SHERRILL
June 18, 2014
My thoughts and many prayers go out to the Crider family, Jeff was always smiling, and very pleasant to be around, RIP JEFF
June 18, 2014
My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with your family.
Becky Edwards Revis & Family
Jacque Haney
June 18, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. So sad of Jeff's passing. I will always cherish my memories of Jeff when we were in school. Spent lots of time at Jeff's house back in the day.......Love, prayers and hugs to the family.
Mike Whitman
June 18, 2014
My thoughts are with the family, Jeff was a true life long friend.
Patience Hefner Sizemore
June 18, 2014
I went to school with Jeff and will always remember his sweet smile. I am so very sorry and the entire Crider family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathie Davis
June 17, 2014
Thinking of you during this difficult time. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Beth Robinson Reece
June 17, 2014
My prayers and thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.
June 17, 2014
Terri Lynn and Joey: I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear brother. I remember all of you from Maggie Elementary. Your family rode horses in those days. Jeff would often wear his horse riding clothes to school. He was always such a leader in his class. During one of my early days of substituting, I was having trouble keeping the class quiet. Jeff tilted his hat back and said, "All right, she means business. Shut up!" And they did. In later years every time I saw Jeff he couldn't help but brag about the accomplishments of Clay and Sadie, his children, who meant so much to him. When I called my brother, Mike, to tell him about Jeff's passing, he was devastated. He said, "I have lost the best friend I ever had." All our thoughts and prayers are with you. Wanda Messer (Ms. Grasty)
Leigh Brannon
June 17, 2014
My sincere sympathies to all members (Terri, Joey, Sadie and Clay) of Jeff's family. What a great person and a good friend for many years. I knew Jeff all through Junior High and High School. We all skiied together at Cataloochee through those years and I was a lucky girl to go to Prom with him one year. Fond memories. Great story teller and always a smile with good conversation. My heart is heavy for all of you and I have you in my prayers.
Jim Davis
June 17, 2014
Sadie & Clay: My heart is sadden for you today. I've known your dad since our school days and later got to know both of you at Tuscola. He was a great guy and has raised two great children. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jean Messer
June 17, 2014
Sadie, Terri and family; my prayers and hugs will be with you during this very difficult time. It was a pleasure to get to know Jeff in the last several months! I will keep each of you in my prayers!!!!!
Sharon Schiffel
June 17, 2014
So deeply sorry for your loss-- prayers for all left behind!!
Steve and Sharon Schiffel
June 17, 2014
Clay and Sadie:
I have known your Dad since he was about 16 years old. I used to love to hear him laugh and tell stories in that slow southern drawl. No one should lose their Dad at such a young age, but you will keep him in your hearts and cherish the good memories. There is no question that he loved you both very much and you both made him so proud.
With love and deepest sympathies,
Miss Shelia
Kristin Johnson
June 17, 2014
Jeff was a kind, loving, and patient man.
I remember him always with sincere thanks for his kindness to me.
June 17, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Garrett Funeral Home
June 17, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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