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Curtis Crabtree Obituary
Muncie - Curtis O. Crabtree, 85, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Logan, West Virginia December 16, 1935, the son of Wesley and Rosa (Fraley) Crabtree. After high school, Curtis entered the United States Navy and served from 1952 until 1956 in Newfoundland and Cuba on the U.S.S. J. Douglas Blackwood DE-219.
Mr. Crabtree moved to Muncie in 1960 and began his career as a Tool and Die Maker and Engineer with Reber Machine, Ken-Bar, and Yorktown Tool. He retired in 2000 after 42 years.
Curtis was a member of Glad Tidings Church, where he was a greeter and volunteered for Vacation Bible School. He participated in church programs that gave supplies to the students at Sutton School, or always willing to help wherever he was needed. Curt was a very kind person and especially loved working with children.
Curt always put his family first and let them know how much he loved them. He could never say No to his grandchildren and often helped them with school projects. He also coached DeSoto Little League Baseball for fifteen years.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Donna Crabtree; a son, Chris (Julie) Crabtree; four grandchildren, Jordan Huffer, Emily Huffer, Devan Crabtree, and Nicholas Crabtree; five great grandchildren, Lyllian Crabtree, Jagger Collins, Jo Jo Collins, Luke Collins, and Kingston Collins; a sister-in-law, Jean (Dale) Roark; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Crabtree was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Pam Huffer; several brothers and sisters; and a son-in-law, John Huffer.
Family and friends may call at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Mt. Pleasant Chapel, 7901 W. Isanogel Rd., from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Mt. Pleasant Chapel, with Pastor Kevin Holt officiating. Burial will follow in Tomlinson Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Glad Tidings Church, 3001 S. Burlington Drive, Muncie, IN 47302.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com.
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Tom & Shirley Wilburn
December 27, 2023
We miss the times we had w/ Curt & Donna, especially our New Year´s Eve get togethers.
Jim and Jane Mills
January 8, 2021
Chris and Donna thinking of you in this great time of Sorrow may his memories help you through this time
Wayne & Diane Kronz
January 5, 2021
Curt was our longtime friend and we will truly miss his beautiful spirit, all because he found Jesus. He was a joy to be around. No one can take his place. May God comfort the family at this time.
gehrig Paschall
January 5, 2021
I was Curt and Donna's neighbor back in 76-78 as we built houses beside each other. Curt was encouraging to me and we compared a lot of notes. He worked with my dad at several Tool & Die shops and my dad always had something nice to say about my neighbor. I can only hope that Chris grew up having Curt's humor and work ethic. Sorry for your family's loss.
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Jeff Riggin
January 3, 2021
Donna, Chris, and Family
My Deepest Sympathies!
Curt was always around the great people of DeSoto. He always had that onry smile! I know he will be missed by many.
Tom Wilburn
January 2, 2021
Curt was a kind, funny, compassionate, loving friend to everyone & a person who embraced “Git R Done” ! We will miss him at our get to gathers, especially New Year’s Eve. A mountaineer forever!!! He was a good man!!
Sincerely,
Tom & Shirley Wilburn
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