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George Henry Crites Jr.

1939 - 2017

George Henry Crites Jr. obituary, 1939-2017, Los Angeles, CA

BORN

1939

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Forest Lawn - Covina Hills

21300 Via Verde Drive

Covina, California

George Crites Obituary

September 4, 1939 - October 2, 2017 George Henry Crites, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Los Angeles, California on October 2, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was 78. Born to parents Bertha Leona Hickethier and George Henry Crites, Sr. in Drain, Oregon, he joined the U.S. Army in 1958 and was honorably discharged in 1965. George began his career with Thrifty Drug Company in Oregon and was transferred to Southern California where he raised his family in Walnut. His son, Kevin, predeceased him on May 29, 1992 at age 28. George was a charismatic Christian minister touching thousands of lives, a trusted counselor, and at age 67 became a seaman with Military Sealift Command until he retired at age 71. Throughout his life George served the Lord, his country, and his fellow man. We love you, George¿.you will be greatly missed. George is survived by his wife, Teresa; daughter Kimberly Clancy; grandchildren Ryan, Taylor, Cody, and Prosperity; brothers Richard Crites and Robert Crites; sisters Bonita Powell and Linda Williams; 7 brothers and sisters-in-law; and 17 nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, on Saturday, October 14, at 12 noon.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, 2017.

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Shemyiah Sipe-Heimes

August 16, 2024

George Crites was the best pastor!!! He was so nice and personable. When I was a kid, he made me feel special whenever we talked. Alot of good memories at Christian Chapel. May he rest in heaven.

Jay

January 10, 2023

George was my pastor and friend

Diane Pace

October 11, 2018

George & Carole Crites were an amazing blessing to me at Christian Chapel, Walnut, CA. I will never forget the blessing and encouragement they brought to my life. May God bring His comfort and peace to all the surviving family.

Kimberly Keele Schramm

March 9, 2018

George was a wonderful Pastor. I loved to go to church to see him and see the joy in his smile and his love for Jesus. I often think of my time at Christian Chapel. Wonderful memories.

Carole Mehaffie

October 25, 2017

So sorry to hear about George's passing. He was our pastor at Christian Chapel for over 10 years...he was the best pastor I ever had....I thank God for him and how he impacted my life and my family's. He could never be replaced. Rest in peace George. May God comfort you in this difficult time.

October 14, 2017

George H. Crites will always be OUR Pastor. We love you. Jim & Roselyn Craft

Charlene Leal

October 13, 2017

Pastor George will always have a special place in my heart. He had a life long influence on me and Iam thankful to Jesus that I was apart of his life. He was a very special man.

Jeannie Pongs

October 12, 2017

Teresa and family I want to say how sorry I am for your loss. We have lost a great man of God, husband and father. Karl and I were touched deeply by George he was our mentor and pastor. He was one of a kind. He will always have special memories in my life.

Frankie Evangelista

October 11, 2017

My friend & shipmate, George Jr. Crites. A wonderful person who brings positive vibrations every ware he walks. My Condolences Teresa & Family.

Lydia Senteno

October 9, 2017

Teresa and Kimmy I am so sorry for your loss. George helped my children and me through the most difficult time in our lives. His compassion and caring was what kept us going from day to day. George will be sorely missed. I will be praying for you during this difficult time.

Nancy Zunde

October 9, 2017

Im so sorry for your loss, Teresa. My prayers are with you.

October 9, 2017

I'm sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. ~Isaiah 61:1,2

Sharon and Larry Rashkow

October 7, 2017

We were so fortunate to have been a part of your family! You were such a warm, loving man and we will miss you!
Love Sharon and Larry

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