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STEPHEN CRIPPS Obituary
Age 55 of Wilmington, DE passed away Monday, October 3, 2005.
Mr. Cripps served his country in the US Marine Corps, serving from 1972-1975 and re-enlisted from 1977-1980. Mr. Cripps was the recipient of 3 Purple Hearts, having served in Okinawa and Vietnam. He was a life member of Diamond State VFW Post #2863. During his leasure time, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was an avid photographer. Mr. Cripps was a loving father and grandfather and will be sadly missed.
Survivors include his children, Kimberly Ann Tabor Hill and her husband, Michael, Steven R. Tabor and April Marie Tabor; siblings, Donna Cripps, Michael Cripps, Patricia Cripps and Danny Cripps; grandson, Reese Donovon Hill; and his former wife, Linda Tabor.
A committal service will be held at 11 am on Friday, October 7, in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Chesapeake City, Rd., Bear, DE.
GEBHART FUNERAL HOMES
of New Castle County
302-328-2312
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