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Willie McCruter Obituary
MANSFIELD: Willie Lee McCruter, Jr. age 88, transitioned on January 4, 2016 after a short illness.
Longtime member of Oasis of Love (formerly Greater St. John C.O.G.I.C.) and he retired from Ohio Brass Company after 39 years of service.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Inez McCruter, Sr.; wife of 66 years, Ella Bell McCruter; sister, Adell McCruter-Tabbs; half siblings, Bertha Lee McCruter and Willie "Bill" McCruter.
He leaves to cherish his memory loving daughters, Gwendolyn (James) Alexander, Rita McCruter-Jones, Patricia "Bonnie" (Bishop William) Morris, Jr. all of Mansfield, OH and Ketha McCruter-Nash of Columbus, OH; sisters, Mabel McCruter Taylor and Inez McCruter both of Mansfield, OH; grandchildren, DeMont D. Jefferson, Heather (Jason) Petty, Chantee' (Sherman) Wilson, and Jessica L. Alexander; great-grandchildren, Diego R. Jefferson, Nicholas P. Wilson, and Jason M. Petty; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Family and Friends will be received at the home of daughter, Rita Jones Thursday, January 7, 2016 from 6pm until 8 pm. Home-going Celebration 10 am Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Oasis of Love 190 Chester Ave. Family will receive friends from 9 am until time of service. Interment Mansfield Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH 43227 614/444-1GOD (1463). M.L. Smoot, Director.
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Overseer &Lady R.L. Moore Christ Temple Church
January 10, 2016
We are praying for you during this time of loss. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Kimberly
January 8, 2016
My prayers go out to the mcCruter family. I'm sorry for your loss, but now God has a real angel by his side. May God bless you all . Mr. mcCruter was a beautiful person inside and out. It was a pleasure to know such a wonderful man. Kimberly....from quick mart...
LaTrease Whack
January 8, 2016
So sorry for your loss!!!!
Kim Hairston- Dismuke
January 7, 2016
Look to the hills which cometh your help and know that God knows all. Praying for the Family.
Darrell Moore
January 7, 2016
Gwen, Sorry to learn of the loss of your father. May God comfort you and the family in this time of loss. Your classmate at Madison.
Cherita Butler
January 7, 2016
Ketha, all my prayers and love are reaching out to you and your family during your bereavement.
Gloria Mosely
January 7, 2016
Sorry for your loss praying for the family
Durand and Ericka Stephens
January 7, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. May God hold you and strengthen you during this time.
Rosie and Elaine Webb
January 7, 2016
We offer our sincere prayers and condolences to the family.
Connie Webb
January 7, 2016
Gwen, May God give you and your family comfort at this difficult time.
Charles and Patti Ray
January 7, 2016
To the Family, Our Prayer are with you. Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY comes in the morning. We LOVE you.
Gwendolyn Nall
January 7, 2016
God's strength is made perfect in our weakest hour. God's strength be yours in this hour. My prayers and love go out to you today.
Lynn & Tom Kiley
January 6, 2016
Rita and Bonnie, We are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. You have our deepest sympathy. God Bless you all.
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