Edwin Russell Crisp
November 12, 1922 ~ September 30, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
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Edwin Russell Crisp, 90, of 27 Cranford Rd., died Monday, September 30, 2013, at the Brian Center in Weaverville.
Born November 11, 1922 in Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late Gordon L. and Gertrude Wilson Crisp. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sue Duckett Crisp; and his brother, Jack D. Crisp.
Mr. Crisp lived in NC most of his life. He was a graduate of Cecil's Business College. He was a B17 pilot and squadron operations officer in the 8th Air Force in England during World War II, where he was awarded the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters.
Mr. Crisp retired from the Farm Equipment Company, after 38 years of service as office manager.
He was active in church work, serving as deacon, teacher, and Sunday School superintendent for many years in Sand Hill Baptist Church. More recently he was a faithful member of Starnes Cove Baptist Church.
Mr. Crisp is survived by sons Robert Crisp and wife Shirley, and Michael Crisp; grandchildren Lorie C. McFee and husband Greg, Amanda Brewer and husband Tony, and Russell Crisp and wife Haley; great-grandchildren Annie, Ariel, Lilly, and Charlie; and sister-in-law Doris Crisp.
His family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Groce Funeral Home, Patton Ave., with funeral services following at 2:00 p.m. The Revs. Charlie Sams and Warren Williams will officiate. Interment will follow at Emma's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215.
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Mike and Bob and families… My sadness in learning of Edwin’s death is tempered by rich and fond memories of him – and of your dear mother Sue – and our years at Sand Hill Church. Edwin’s booming bass voice and his contagious smile and warmth have always been an inspiration to me. No Christmas ever passes without my thoughts of Edwin portraying of one of the three ‘wisemen’ in church pageants. Both of your parents have always been cherished memories of my formative years in West Asheville; and I give thanks for their lives of service and devotion to their family and community. And my deepest sympathy is yours.
Mike and family. I am so sorry for your loss. As a Navy veteran I mourn the loss of another World War II veteran who served so admirably at a time when service to the country really meant something. I hold you in my thoughts and offer my prayers.
Bob and Shirley and Family, Another family memeber in Heaven.
Painful to give them up but what
a great reunion we will have.
Another great generation WWII hero
gone Hope Ed got to make to Washington with all the veterans.
So sorry for your loss
Bobbie Knoxville
Our deepest sympathy to the Crisp family. It seems we have known Edwin all our lives. We remember him from our days at Sand Hill Grammar School to Starnes Cove Baptist Church, and his brave final days. He was a true patriot, gentleman,
and scholar with a keen sense of
what was important in life. We will
keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Wayne & Neil
Dear Crisp family,
Ed was such a blessing to our church family. Although they were sad stories, I hung on his every word as he told of his adventures as a WWII pilot.
I don’t think I ever saw him that he did not have a smile on his face.
Blessings and sympathy to you all.
He will be missed.
Rob and Shirley, So sorry to hear about your fathers death. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shirley, Rob and Family,
We were sooooo sorry to hear about the death of Rob’s dad. Please know that we are thinking about you and all of your family. May God give you the strength you need to get through this sad time in your life. Philippians 4:13: ‘I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.’ Love you,
Rob and Shirley,
I am so sorry to hear that Mr. Crisp passed away. It is always difficult to give up a parent, even when we know they are now with God and are painfree. You and the entire Crisp family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you all,
Wilma and Everette Carlisle
Shirley and Rob,
I am holding you in my thoughts and prayers at this time of great loss to your family. May you feel the peace and comfort our LORD brings to His children at these times. Your loved one is now free from all care and pain and will share eternity with His LORD. We serve an awesome God.
May God comfort the family at this time. Edwin was a blessing to all who knew him; always had a sweet smile and was truly God’s servant. He is now rejoicing with Sue in Heaven. He will be missed by his church family.
Ed will certainly be missed. We enjoyed the many lunches and dinners with him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Crisp was a wonderful man. He left a lasting impression that we all can have joy from. god be with you.
Love you,
Mark, Lisa, Nicole and Molly
dear crisp family: I only got to know ed as he was retiring and felt like I had known him all my life. a wonderful man. we will all miss him.