Thomas G. Crittendon

Thomas Gregory Crittendon (Tommy), born August 9, 1958, to the late Randolph and Betty Crittendon, died on September 9, 2010 at McGuire Veterans Hospital, Richmond, Va. God saw that he was tired and took him home.

Tommy was baptized at an early age at Shiloh Baptist Church-Dinwiddie, Blackstone, Virginia. He attended school in Dinwiddie County and obtained his diploma from Dinwiddie High School. After high school he joined the U.S. Army and served his country for eight years where he received an honorable discharge. He worked at Ye Old Virginnie Home for Adults in McKenney, Va., until his health started to decline.

Tommy enjoyed life. He was compassionate, caring, and had a natural ability to take care of others. He was his sister Shirley's primary caregiver during her last days and he took pride and great care in tending to her every need. He laughed often and loved much. He always looked for the best in others and gave them the best he had.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Randolph and Betty Crittendon, his sister Shirley J. Hawkins, and his niece Darlene D. Crittendon.

Tommy leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Ruth Janice Matthews Crittendon; a devoted step-daughter, Tonya D. Matthews, Tremaine D. Walker; one step son, Thomas D. Walker; brothers, Walter Crittendon (late Eva), Joseph Crittendon (Jeanette); sisters Carolyn Smith (Harry), Bonnie Crittendon-Powell (Kenneth) Sylvia Crittendon-Lockley (Ronald); aunts, Rachel Wyatt, Dorothy Moore, Bessie Stokes, Catherine Moore, Dot Moore; three uncles, the Rev. Paul Johnson, William Mahan, Harry Wyatt Sr.; two other brothers-in-law, Landis D. Matthews, William W. Hawkins Jr., and a host of step grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends that he truly loved.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the McKenney Chapel. Burial will commence at the Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Blackstone. A public viewing is scheduled from noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the McKenney Chapel – Johnson Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the McKenney Chapel – Joseph M. Johnson and Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd., McKenney, Va. (804) 478-4411.

Online condolences can be posted on our website at www.johnsonservices.us.