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Raymond Crippen Obituary
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, founding partner of the CPA firm of Crippen, Trice, Ford, Torres, LLP and a member of Grace Episcopal Church. He also was a member of the Ocala Elks, charter president of Ocala Kiwanis Club, past president of Ocala Kiwanis Club, past president of the Marion County Economic Development Council, and a life member of the VFW and the American Legion. He was a graduate of the University of Florida class of 1958 and was an avid Gators football fan. He loved traveling and golfing.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Elsie (Croft) Crippen of Ocala; sons Jeff (April) Crippen of Ocala and Mike Crippen of Clearwater, FL; daughters Sandie (Dan) Llamas of Land O' Lakes, FL, Susie Crippen of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Tracey Morris of Belleview, FL; brother Bob Crippen of Salt Springs, FL; and grandchildren Dawn Crippen, Brittany Crippen, Brooke Crippen, Taylor Gibson, Matthew Llamas, Brenna Crippen, Daniel Crippen, and James (Tab) Morris.
A memorial gathering will be held at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services Chapel, 910 S.E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, Thursday, January 5, 2012, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Those who wish may make contributions to the University of Florida Foundation, Inc., PO Box 14425, Gainesville, FL 32604-9949, or FICPA Educational Foundation Inc., PO Box 5437, Tallahasee FL 32314.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Crippen
Greg Paquin
January 4, 2012
Sandie,
My prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. May GOD hold and comfort you, and replace the pain with wonderful memories. GOD bless.
Denise Reed
January 4, 2012
Elsie and Tracey, Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you at this most difficult time. I cherish all those Ozello memories and great times. Hold on to them, they are your strength. Love Denise and Mike Reed.
January 3, 2012
Elsie:I hope my thoughts of Ray and you help to get you through this sad time. I like to remember seeing the two of you and both laughing. My sympathy to all of you and my blessings. Fondly, Pat Stephens
January 3, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Ray and his family. He is a legend in Ocala as a CPA and contributed so much to the profession. He will be missed. John Collier CPA
Debora Wiles
January 3, 2012
Jeff and Family,
We uplift all of your family in prayer and offer our deepest sympathy. We know too well the sadness as we lost Mother this year. We ask for God's blessing's of comfort and peace be upon you as He is our everything.
Debora and Ray Wiles and family
Paula Roe Chaffin
January 3, 2012
To the Crippen family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember great times with The Crippen's when I would be at their house or on trips with Sandie "Crip". Love to all of you and will keep you in my prayers.
January 3, 2012
Your firm played an important role in my life that I will eternally be grateful for. I am so sorry to hear this.
Be blessed,
Joyce Albrektsen
David Barnes
January 3, 2012
My deepest sympathies to the Crippen family!
Jimmy Polk
January 3, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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