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Kyle Cripps Obituary
Private funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2007, in Riggin-Pillatsch Funeral Home in Carterville, with the Rev. Todd Hawk officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Memorial Park in Murphysboro. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made Kyle's family or to the Herrin Junior Ball League.
Kyle was born on June 24, 1986, in Herrin to James L. and Christy (Simmons) Cripps.
He is survived by his mother, Christy Cripps of Herrin; father, James Cripps and his fiancé, Rhonda Carter, of Dexter, Mo.; brother, Cory Cripps of Herrin; nephew, Dylan Cripps of Herrin; grandmother, Barbara Cripps of JohnstonCity; great-grandmother, Edna Dobbs of Johnston City; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Fred and Ernestine Simmons; paternal grandfather, James R. Cripps; and special aunt, Nellie Simmons.
Kyle asked Jesus to come into his life at an earlier age.
He enjoyed listening to classic rock, especially the Beatles.
He enjoyed basketball, baseball and playing with his nephew, Dylan.
Kyle had a kind heart and will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Kyle Cripps
Rose May
June 7, 2007
Christy,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Rose May
Crystal Smith (Woolsey)
June 2, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
misti bayless
June 1, 2007
i am sorry for your loss. you are in my prayers.
Terri Ryan
May 31, 2007
Jim, Christy & Cory,
We are so sorry about to hear about Kyle's passing. Unfortunately we didn't hear this news until after the services so we apologize for not paying our respects in person. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry & Terri Ryan
Crystal Miller
May 31, 2007
Christy, Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Roger & Crystal Miller
Steve Bacon
May 30, 2007
To Kyle's family: Kyle was a good guy and I have a lot of good memories of him. I hope the memories are what will bring you comfort. I know he's always going to be looking over us now.
Toni Bond
May 30, 2007
Christy & Cory,
May God be with you both in your time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jackie Kazen
May 30, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are wiyh you. May God Bless you! Dan and Jackie Kazen
Pam Woolard Crain
May 30, 2007
Jim and Christy,
It can't be easy losing a child, but find comfort in the Lord throughout this time and trust that He always does what is best and that He knows how to handle any situation. He will help you ALL through this time if you will only ask him to. Christy, I know as a mother you heart is breaking but rejoice in the knowledge of his salvation. Jim, to lose one of your sons has to be so hard. Turn to God for comfort. Barbara, I know your heart is broken...you are all in our prayers and thoughts. Take care. Pam
Chuck & Lori Dobbs
May 30, 2007
Jim & Christy
We are so sorry to hear about Kyle. We were just devastated when we got the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
May 30, 2007
Jim and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Harley and Andrea Bunting
Nancy Weller
May 30, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ashley Odum
May 30, 2007
Cristy and family
I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Rich, Jennifer, Alyssa, and Madison Pribble
May 30, 2007
Cripps Family~
We are so stunned and saddened by the loss of Kyle. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
MaryAlice Watkins
May 29, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Casey & Amy Parola
May 29, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
PAMELA & CLAUDE VAUGHN
May 29, 2007
YOU ALL ARE IN OUR THOUGHT'S AND
PRAYERS. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU.
THE VAUGHN'S
Amy Ross
May 29, 2007
Jim I am so sorry to hear about your loss and I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Amy Ross
May 29, 2007
Christy and Cory~ You both are in my thoughts, may the good memories of Kyle keep you going through out your day!
Rachel
Marlene Simpson
May 29, 2007
Christy, Just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and I am so sorry for your loss.
Marlene Simpson
Vicki Gentry
May 29, 2007
Christy,
My folks & I are so stunned and saddened to hear of Kyle's passing. I wish I could be there to give you a big hug. Know that you and Cory are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Vicki (and Imogene & Leonard)
Cindy Fowler & family
May 29, 2007
Christy, I am so sorry to hear about Kyle. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. And I am here for you anytime.
Ginger Smith
May 29, 2007
To the Cripps' Family:
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you in in time of need. Kyle was such a special and active person, know that God will help you through this difficult time as we all mourn your loss. Bless you.
The Smith Family
Sherrie Harlow
May 29, 2007
Christy and famiy: Please know that we are praying for you all.
Brad, Sherrie, Kyle & Dustin Harlow
Jerry Gooden
May 29, 2007
I was shocked and saddened to hear about your tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Cripps family.....God Bless.
Paul German
May 29, 2007
Cripps Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you this day.
Paul & Melissa German
Kathy Childers
May 29, 2007
Christy,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of need. We will be in touch.
Kathy, Jeffrey, and Kaleb Childers
Shawn Penninger
May 29, 2007
I am sorry to hear about Kyle.My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Martin and Cynthia Stout
May 29, 2007
YOU ARE ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS....SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT KYLE
Garon Owens
May 28, 2007
Rest in peace Kyle I will always remember you
Vicki Gower
May 28, 2007
Christy,
I am so sorry to hear about Kyle. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
John,Connie,Brittany &Dustin Maxey
May 28, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Cripps Family. May you all find serenity in your time of need!
Marsha Wade
May 28, 2007
Christy
& Family : Please accept our deepest sympathies. Memories will give
you comfort in all the days ahead. Kyle could always make a person
smile. He will be missed. Marsha & Scott Wade, Miranda and Preston
and Theron & Sue Scott.
Linda & Jake Priddy
May 28, 2007
May God's love and friends' prayers get you through this awful time. Know that we care and we're praying.
Susan & Pete Buttitta
May 28, 2007
Christy,
We're sorry and you are in our thoughts and we're praying for you and your family.
Susan & Pete Buttitta
Dana Simpkins
May 28, 2007
I will always remember the good times we shared with Kyle. Our prayers are with you and your family. God will give you the strength to see you through this.
Jen & Zachary Horn
May 28, 2007
Rest In Peace buddy.
Allen and Brenda Gulledge
May 28, 2007
Christy,
We are so sorry for your loss of Kyle. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if we can do anything for you.
Danny Croslin
May 28, 2007
Christy, first let express my sorrow at the passing of Kyle. May you find comfort from God in this tragic event. I will always remember him as we shared conversations at "Grandmaw Ernestines".
Bill, Pam and Billy Hays
May 28, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss
Sharon &Garlan Horn
May 28, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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