Funeral service for Mr. Bill W. Crabtree, age 86, of Fayetteville, TN, will be conducted Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Nichols officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Mr. Crabtree passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016 at the Lincoln Medical Center.
Mr. Crabtree was a native of Lincoln County, the son of the late Bruce and Elizabeth Touchstone Crabtree. He worked for the Elk Cotton Mills and retired from Copperweld. He was a member of the Parks City Baptist Church. Mr. Crabtree loved his family, enjoyed attending ballgames of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed working in his garden and toolshed.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years Maurine Crabtree, daughters Billette Kimbrough, Carla (Murray) Blackwelder all of Fayetteville, TN, grandchildren Brenton (Sarah) Kimbrough, Valerie (Josh) Atchley, Cayla (Cody) Smith, Owen Blackwelder all of Fayetteville, TN, Morgan Crabtree of Huntsville, AL, sisters Ruth Roles of Fayetteville, TN, Margie Galloway of Florence, AL and 6 great grandchildren. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Greg Crabtree, grandson Brandon Kimbrough, sisters Lois Dixon, Pauline Ables and brother Marshall Crabtree.
Visitation with the family will be Tuesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at Higgins
Funeral Home.
Mrs. Maurine, Billette, and Carla,
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and sending prayers.
My heart aches for all the family.
Billette, we will be thinking of you and family today as you travel through this difficult journey. I know you and Carla will take ❤ of your mom. RIP Mr. Bill.
Carla and family, praying God will comfort your grieving hearts! Fly high Mr. Bill, God has called you home!
Sending love and prayers to you all.
Maurine
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Extend our
condolence to you and your family.
CARLA,SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD HE WAS A GOOD MAN ,MY PRAYERS ARE WIOTH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Carla , Murray Blackwelder .Cayla & Cody Smith .Owen ,Billette Kimbrough and Familes, Ruth Roles & Family …Words cannot express the Feelings I have for your Sweet Family at this most difficult time. There are no words that can be said .May God wrap his arms around each of you and help you in the Days to Follow .Love you all ! Brenda & Joe Burns and Family
Murray,
We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless and Comfort You.
Carla we are so sorry for the loss of your dad. You’re in our thoughts and we are praying for your family.
Carla and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We will be thinking and praying for you during this sad time.
Maurine and Family, Carol and I extend our condolences to you and family in the loss of Bill, a fine man, husband, father, and grandfather. Whenever and wherever we met Bill and I had to talk for a while and he said he could not get over the loss of Greg. In the days ahead, cherish the beautiful and wonderful memories you shared together. Sending our prayers and may God Bless you.
Sorry for your loss. Brent and Janice Moore Gregory
Maurine so sorry for your loss and I can truly say that he was a hard working man and loved his family dearly and also that you were a good wife and looked after his every need when he got sick and have always been a good helpmeet. his cousin Martha Crabtree hemphill
Praying God gives you peace and comfort in the days to come….
Maurine and family, please know I am thinking of you and praying for comfort and peace during this difficult time. God Bless you all.
I am so sorry for your loss. My mother was Pauline Ables best friend
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you .
Maurine & Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers love Judy
I worked with Bill for 7 years at Copperweld and he always kept a smile on his face. He was truly a great person. Condolences to the family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.