Crit Gaw

Crit Gaw obituary, Allons, TN

Crit Gaw

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Crit Gaw Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home, Inc. on Oct. 6, 2025.

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Crit Gaw was born on December 26, 1959 in Cookeville, TN and passed away at his residence on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at the age of 65.

Crit was the son of James Clarence Brown and Reba June Daniel Farley. He was a member of Life Church in Livingston. He worked in the logging industry.

He was preceded in death by his father, brother, Randall Gaw, father that raised him, Elmer Gaw, Jr. spouses, Leanne Saltsman and Diane Perry.

Survived by: daughters, Lynnsy Gaw of Livingston TN and Elizabeth "Buzzy" June Gaw of Livingston TN; sister Darlene Carr of Livingston TN and mother June Farley of Cookeville TN;

Visitation will be on Sunday Oct. 12, 2025 from 11 am to 2pm at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday October 12, 2025 at 2:00pm in the chapel of Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home with friends and family speaking. Burial will follow in St. Johns Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to assist with funeral expenses by contacting the funeral home.

Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931) 268-1550

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home, Inc.

2131 S. Grundy Quarles Hwy. P.O. Box 398, Gainesboro, TN 38562-0398

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Upcoming Events

Oct

12

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home, Inc.

2131 S. Grundy Quarles Hwy. P.O. Box 398, Gainesboro, TN 38562

Send Flowers

Oct

12

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home, Inc.

2131 S. Grundy Quarles Hwy. P.O. Box 398, Gainesboro, TN 38562

Send Flowers

Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.