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1936
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2015
Bernard Crump Obituary
Bernard entered Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Georgia in 1960 and later graduated with the Master of Divinity Degree in 1963. Bernard was appointed to Haven United Methodist Church in Clarksdale, MS in June 1963. While serving as pastor, he was involved in numerous community programs. In 1986, he received an Honorary Doctorate from Rust College.
In 1974, Bernard was appointed and became the first Black since the reconstruction period to assume responsibility as superintendent of the Starkville District in the North Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church. He wasalso the former pastor of the Oktibbeha-Clay Parish churches from 1980-2004. He was elected as District 2 Justice Court Judge in 1984 where he served for almost 32 years.
Bernard is survived by the lovely Alveria Coats Crump. They shared a blessed union for 51 years. He is also survived by five children; Bernard Crump Jr. (Sonya) of Burlingame, CA, Alwanya Crump Thomas (Wayne) of Powder Springs, GA, Demetria Crump Davis (Scott) of Stockbridge, GA, Michael Crump of Honolulu, HI, and NermaSanquenette McCrary (Fred) of Kennesaw, GA. He is survived by eight grandchildren, Will, Savion, Jalen, Isaiah, Noah, Tyson, Ryan, and LeJordan and one step granddaughter, Taelor.
Bernard is survived by his sister, Audrey Crump Hodges (Clyde) of Amory, MS and a host of other relatives who will miss him dearly.
A memorial service will be held on November 21 at First United Methodist Church at 200 West Lampkin Street in Starkville, Mississippi.
In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to: The W. Bernard Crump Family Scholarship Endowment , Account: CRUMP01, MS United Methodist Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 2415, Ridgeland, MS 39158-2415, Phone: 601-948-8845
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Memories and Condolences
for Bernard Crump
April 27, 2016
To the family of Judge Crump. I would like to extend my family's condolences.
I had the pleasure of meeting his daughter Demetria today. The Judge would be proud as I am sure he was, of raising such a wonderful daughter. Her feelings for the loss of her Father show just how deep and wonderful the Love for her Father is.
May God our eternal Father offer his Grace and provide you with comfort in knowing that Bernard is still looking over all of you.
Sincerely,
Terry McNulty, State Farm Estimator
Marilynn N. (Winbush) Cole
November 28, 2015
So very sorry to hear about Rev. Crump's passing. He was very
instrumental in my development as a Christian during my youth. Though I hadn't seen him in many, many years, I have very fond memories of fellowshipping with him at different Christian youth meetings. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends, of
which I count myself.
November 22, 2015
It is with deep sympathy for the loss of Rev. Crump. Rev. Crump was also the Pastor at Magnolia U.M.C. outside of the Clarksdale area. My prayers are with the family.
The Whitehead & Hudson Family
Charles Gardner
November 21, 2015
Mr. Crump will be truly missed,
he married my husband and I twenty-two years ago.
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Percy Gibson
November 20, 2015
Mr Crump will certainly be missed by all that knew him. His ability to make everyone feel welcome and appreciated was a great gift. The Gibson Family of Starkville, Ms and Chicago, Il are very grateful for all that Rev Crump did for our Family.
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