Walter Kenneth Crites

Walter Kenneth Crites obituary, Savannah, TN

Walter Kenneth Crites

Walter Crites Obituary

Visit the Shackelford Funeral Directors of Savannah website to view the full obituary.

Walter Crites was born on January 16, 1957, in Spokane, Washington, to the late John Edward Crites and Teresa Grace Crites passed away at his home on July 11, 2024 at 4:36 PM. Walter is survived by his loving wife, Juanita Diane Crites; four loving children, Kenneth (Hilary) Crites, Ashley Crites, Elaina Stricklin, and Bridget (Tyler) Sanderson; 11 grandchildren, Jesse Crites, Courtney Howard, Payton Stricklin, Christian Stricklin, Steven Stricklin, Patrick Stricklin, Miranda Sanderson, Colby Chappel, Caden Sanderson, Paisley Barham, and Laylen Higgins; and 6 great grandchildren. Walter is also survived by many siblings, nieces, and nephews, along with many loving friends. Walter would like to be remembered for the love he had for his family and friends, his outgoing personality, his love for playing music, and hunting with his daughter Ashley, son Kenneth, and grandson, Colby.

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Shackelford Funeral Directors of Savannah

450 Church Street P.O. Box 1027, Savannah, TN 38372

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