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Jesse Crenshaw Obituary
Greer
Jesse Bolt Crenshaw, 93, of Greer, passed away Friday, June 7, 2013 at his home.
Born in Pendleton, a son of the late Albert Hamilton and Nevada Black Crenshaw, he retired as a buyer for Homelite Division of Textron after twenty-five years. Mr. Crenshaw was a veteran of World War II having served with the US Army. He was a faithful member of Faith United Methodist Church, and was a member of American Legion Post 0115 in Greer and a member of Woodmen of the World.
Surviving are his wife of seventy years, Lavenia Nalley Crenshaw of the home; three daughters, Diane C. Trussell (Griff) of Lehigh Acres, FL, Donna C. Cox (David) of Palm Harbor, FL, and Nancy C. Edwards of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Donnie Edwards (Megan) of Jacksonville, FL, Brian H. Edwards of Jacksonville, FL, and Aaron Cox (Lynn) of Holiday, FL, two beautiful great-granddaughters Reese and Quinn and one darling four month old great-grandson Evan. In addition to his parents, Mr. Crenshaw was predeceased by four brothers, Lemuel, Vernon, Charles, and Clyas Lee Crenshaw, by four sisters, Louise McNeely, Nancy Smith, Mary Evelyn Crenshaw and Annie Ruth Perry, and by a son-in-law, Donald H. Edwards, Jr.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Monday at Faith United Methodist Church with Reverend Jim Patterson and Mr. Donald W. Nalley officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery in Easley.
Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:00 PM Monday at the church, prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, 1301 South Main Street, Greer, SC 29651 or to the Cemetery Fund of Fairview United Methodist Church, c/o Rev. Dan Mason, 200 East Church Road, Easley, SC 29642.
The family is at the residence.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, Easley, which is assisting the family.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Chichi Banks
June 12, 2013
Mrs. Crenshaw, You are in my prayers.
Nancy and all the family my prayers is with you all also.
June 10, 2013
Dear Lavenia and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Martin's Dad Harold loved Jesse and going to Greer to visit. May the Lord surround you with comfort and his precious love. Martin and Jan Crenshaw
June 9, 2013
Aunt Lavenia, Diane, Donna, Nancy, and family, You are in our prayers. We loved Uncle Jess so very much and he will be missed by all. Sorry we are unable to attend the service, but please know that you all are always in our hearts and thoughts. We love all of you so much, and we loved Uncle Jess with all our heart. May God Bless you all through this difficult time. Barbara and Hank Nalley
Ray and Barbara Covan
June 9, 2013
Mrs. Crenshaw and entire family. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. May God give you all strength and comfort.
Love, Ray and Barbara
Sandi Young
June 9, 2013
Lavenia and family. So very sorry to hear about Jess. I am visiting Teresa & Hannah in Fl. and so sorry that I won't be able to come to Greer. Jess was a good and funny guy. I will always have fond memories of him.....no one made peacan pies like him! Love to God's comfort to you Lavenia
Love and prayers, Sandi & Bill
June 8, 2013
Aunt Lavenia and girls, jack and I express our sincere condolences to each of you. I have many fond memories of Uncle Jess. We're sorry we are so far away and unable to attend the service for this loved one. Love, Jack and Jane
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