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L. Crumpler Obituary
August 19, 1941 - March 19, 2021
Raleigh, North Carolina - Leonard Burks Crumpler, Sr., a lifelong resident of Raleigh, NC, died peacefully March 19, 2021 surrounded by his family.
He was born August 19, 1941 in Sanford NC, the son of Margaret Burks and Leonard H. Crumpler who preceded him in death. Burks was also preceded in death by his daughter, Margaret Becton Crumpler and sister, Carol Crumpler Verrone.
He is survived by wife, Joanne; son, Leonard Burks Crumpler, Jr. and wife Mary Crute Crumpler; his twin grandsons, Edward Burks Crumpler and Webb Crute Crumpler; stepsons, Adam and Alex Burr; and stepdaughter, Michelle James and husband Kevin James.
Burks was a graduate of Needham B. Broughton High School and attended NC State University. He spent most of his career in the Real Estate Business. He served as President of the Raleigh Board of Realtors as an office manager for Bacon and Company, Merrill Lynch Realty and Prudential Carolinas Realty. The remaining years were spent as an agent with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services York, Simpson, Underwood. He was a member of the Carolina Country Club where he was known as an accomplished golfer, the Terpsicorean Club serving as President in 1976, the Back Bench Boys and Christ Church Episcopal.
The family is grateful for friends far and near for their continued support over the past years.
A private service will be held at Christ Church April 17, 2021
Memorial Gifts to charity of choice or Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.
Services provided by Brown-Wynne, 300 Saint Mary's St., Raleigh.
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Dawn Morrow
March 29, 2021
My heartfelt sympathy to your family during this time. I had the privilege and blessing of taking care of him for the past several years for his transfusions in Rex Day Infusion. We had many conversations about you, and he truly loved and appreciated you all. Praying for God to bring you peace and comfort, and may He be your strength during this time.
Carlton Pittman
March 25, 2021
Sincere condolences to Burkes, Muzzy, the grandkids and all the Crumpler family.
B. Cooper
March 24, 2021
Burks was such a great person. I learned so much from him in real estate. I am sad to hear about his passing and pray much for the family during these times of bereavement.
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