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James Cruse Obituary
EASLEY — James Wesley Cruse, Sr., 70, died Saturday Dec. 16, 2017 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
James was born in Fairburn, Ga. a son of the late Martin Wesley and Lucille Warren Cruse. He was retired as a truck driver.
Survivors include sons, John Childress (Robin), James "Scooter" Cruse, Jr. (Shonda), Michael Cruse (Aimee), Todd Wright (Kelly), daughters, Susan Childress Stansell (Denny), Laura Childress Massey (David), Daune Cruse Raines (Greg), and Angela Cruse Emen (Tommy Sullivan). Also surviving is a sister Carrie Lou Oglesby.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his wife Martha Ward Cruse and a brother William F. Cruse.
The family received friends at Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017 from 3-4 p.m. and a memorial service followed at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com
The family was at their respective homes.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Point Church, Post Office Box 2108, Easley, SC 29641.
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Don & Donna (Warren) Grant
December 19, 2017
May God give you peace and comfort, during this difficult time.
Sandy Rotan
December 18, 2017
Angie,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
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Marilyn Bowers
December 17, 2017
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
STEVE & CINDY OWENS
December 17, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary O'Shields
December 17, 2017
I Love you papa.
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