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David R. Cripps 55 of Forsyth GA, formally from Effingham and Salem IL passed away December 9, 2024 at home with family by his side. Memorial Services will be held at Anchor Baptist Church in Warner Robins GA Saturday December 14, 2024 at 11:00 AM and at Southside Baptist Church in Effingham, IL on Friday December 20th at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour before the service. Memorials can be made to the Effingham Humane Society or the Effingham Performance Center.
Dave was born September 14, 1969 the son of Cecil J. and Loreighn (Middleton) Cripps. Dave was a graduate of Kinmundy-Alma High School. He joined Vicki Koester in marriage August 13, 2001.
Dave was a long time Home Delivery driver for Fed Ex Ground before continuing his career as a truck driver for Fed Ex Freight and most recently Penske Logistics. Dave had a love of music, hockey and memes. He influenced his stepchildren with his taste in music; his favorite hockey team the St. Louis Blues was displayed on many hats, jerseys and t-shirts.
Dave is survived by his wife Vicki of Forsyth GA, Stepchildren Joe Randolph of Effingham and Christina (Stephen) Crank of Forsyth GA and grandsons, Cameron, Logan and Mason Crank. Sisters Wanda Cripps, Linda (Larry) Wodtka, brother Jimmie (Sheilah) Cripps, sister Barbara (Lynn) Henderson, brother Russell (Kathy) Cripps and sister Vicki (Gary) Nix. Stepbrothers Tommy (Robin) Goff, Danny (Pam) Goff and many nieces and nephews.
Dave was preceded in death by his father Cecil J. Cripps, mother Loreighn Goff, maternal Grandparents Eugene and Edith Middleton, paternal Grandparents Jacob and Hannah Cripps, sister Joanne Slater, brother Alan Cripps and stepbrother Teddy Goff.
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