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Robert L. Crabtree

1927 - 2016

Robert L. Crabtree obituary, 1927-2016, Clarksville, TN

BORN

1927

DIED

2016

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Gateway Funeral Home & Cremation Services

1875 Highway 48

Clarksville, Tennessee

Robert Crabtree Obituary

Robert L. Crabtree

Robert L. Crabtree, 88, born in Decatur, IL received his end of life wishes; to die peacefully in his sleep; to know the care of his wife of 65 years, Kathryn N. Ault Crabtree is in the hands of his six grateful children, and to walk and talk with Jesus, his lifelong companion. Before Mr. Crabtree raised his family in Japan, Minnesota, Colorado and Wyoming; he served in the Marine Corps. He was a missionary in Japan from 1953 to 1960, worked in sales, and served others thereafter. He loved the Lord with all his heart and believed that God was all forgiving and would reconcile all people into an everlasting love and peace. He had a generous heart all the while playing pranks and telling jokes. He was quick to whip up a picnic or play a game. He came from that hearty generation that didn't need a motto for "just do it"… he did it, and he did it without reservation. Missing him will be his children David (Cindi) Crabtree - Craig, CO, Daniel (Kathy) Crabtree - Colo. Springs, CO, Jon Crabtree - Spokane, WA, Ruth Anne (Doug) Myer - Broken Arrow, OK, Rachel (Scott) Wainwright - Clarksville, TN and Rebecca (Anthony) Sparagno - Virginia Beach, VA, 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, a score of nieces and nephews and thousands of friends all over the globe. Mr. Crabtree made Clarksville his home for the last 5 ½ years. Services will be held on Friday, March 4th at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Gateway Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will begin at 1:00 p.m. until time of service. The Fieldstone family is invited to a special fellowship at Fieldstone in honor of Bob on Saturday, March 5th at 2:00 p.m.

Arrangements entrusted to Gateway Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 335 Franklin Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. Phone 931-919-2600. Online condolences may be left at www.gatewayfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Leaf Chronicle on Mar. 2, 2016.

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March 4, 2016

So sorry for your loss. What a good long life Robert enjoyed. So many cannot say the same. He was one of those the Bible call especially strong. Ps. 90:10

Michelle McGowan

March 2, 2016

Ruth Anne, I am so sorry for your loss. I know you loved your dad so much and always had so many wonderful memories of your childhood and times spent with your father. How wonderful that he loved Jesus so much and that you will get to see him again someday.

Diane Gallivan

March 2, 2016

Peace and comfort to the family of Mr. Crabtree.

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