Gene Thomas Crabtree Sr.

Gene Thomas Crabtree Sr. obituary, Jacksonville Beach, FL

Gene Thomas Crabtree Sr.

Gene Crabtree Obituary

Published by Legacy on Mar. 28, 2023.
Gene Thomas Crabtree, Sr., 89, of Atlantic Beach, FL, passed away March 23, 2023. He was born in Memphis, TN on October 21, 1933. Gene graduated from Messick High School and married Alice Joan Haley on June 21, 1953. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and had retired from the Federal Aviation Administration as the managing engineer after 41 years of service. Gene was a member of the Shriner's and was president of the Fleet Landing CCRC Association. He had a passion for gardening and caring for others. In addition to his wife Alice, he is survived by his children, Gene, Jr., David and Richard Crabtree; grandchildren, Alisha, Katrina, Ashlie and Kaitlin Crabtree; and sister-in-law, Joyce Crabtree.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Gene Thomas Crabtree, Sr., will be held 10:00 a.m.,
Monday, April 3, 2023 at Fleet Landing, Johnson Hall, Atlantic Beach, FL.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in Memory of Gene Crabtree to
dravetfoundation.org
clayhumane.org
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hardage-giddensbeacheschapel.com for the Crabtree family.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME In Jacksonville Beach FL.

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Cassandra Phillips Rutherford

October 7, 2023

I just found out about uncle genes passing I loved him and aunt alice very much wish i could have visit them more I know my mawmaw and aunt alice is in heaven just hanging out now

Jo Brooks

April 1, 2023

I was very sorry to hear about Gene´s passing. I was his secretary when he was Airway Facilities Sector Manager. I really enjoyed working for Gene. With deepest sympathy, Jo Brooks

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