Paul Richard Crabtree

Paul Richard Crabtree obituary, Okeechobee, FL

Paul Richard Crabtree

Paul Crabtree Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory on Dec. 31, 2025.
Paul Richard Crabtree, 84
Paul Richard Crabtree died on December 26, 2025. He was born on March 14, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio to William and Alberta Crabtree. He loved playing puzzles and playing cards. He was a resident of Okeechobee, Florida for over 30 years.
Mr. Crabtree was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy Crabtree; parents, William and Alberta Crabtree; sister, Violet Ellis; and the mother of his children, Patricia Crabtree.
He is survived by his sons, Paul (Rebecca) Crabtree and Donnie Crabtree of Okeechobee, Florida; daughter, Trisha (Harley) Brake of Mount Union, Iowa; brothers, Robert and George Crabtree of Michigan; stepdaughter, Bonnie (Troy) Lowthler of Deerfield, Florida; grandchildren, Douglas (Brittany) Sourdiffe and Codi Vaughn; and great grandchildren, Colton and Cassidy Sourdiffe.
No services will be held at this time.
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