Richard Cruse

Richard Cruse obituary, Gainesville, GA

Richard Cruse

Richard Cruse Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Little & Davenport Funeral Home & Crematory on Nov. 11, 2025.

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Richard Cruse, 93 of Gainesville passed away Monday November 10, 2025. He was born in 1932, to the late Pink and Ola Cruse. He was a member of Chattahoochee Baptist Church in Flowery Branch, GA. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Ruby Cruse.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. at Alta Vista Cemetery in Gainesville, GA. A viewing will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at littledavenport.com
Arrangements are in the care of Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Georgia 30501.
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