Jack Donald Crisp
August 29, 1925 ~ September 18, 2013
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Jack Donald Crisp, 88, of Fairview, died Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at the VA Medical Center.
Born in Buncombe County to the late Gordon and Gertrude Wilson Crisp, he retired as a shop supervisor after 44 years at Dave Steel. He was a proud WWII veteran, having served his country with the US Navy Seabees in the Pacific Theater. He was also a long-time member of Groce United Methodist Church.
Jack will be remembered by his family as a warm, loving, and devoted father and Pap-Paw. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Doris Fox Crisp; one daughter, Nancy Donnelly of Fairview; one son, Brian Crisp and his wife, Charon, of Fairview; four grandchildren, Brittany, Brandon, and Brooke Crisp and Jacqueline Donnelly and her husband, Kevin Wilson of Asheville; two great grandchildren, Talia and Maya Wilson; and one brother, Edwin Crisp of Asheville.
Graveside services will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Cane Creek Cemetery, with Rev. Gerald Davis and Rev. Avery White officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Charles George VAMC, 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC, 28805, Attn: Voluntary Services Unearmarked Account.
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Dear Family, I am saddened to hear of Uncle Jack’s passing. He was such a dear man. I have fond memories of our visits to your home during my childhood. I never remember seeing him without a smile on his face. May God comfort you today and for the days to come.
Ed and the rest of your family.I am deeply sorry that you have lost your brother as we see him again and he now with Jesus as well as the others and May grant you at this moment a comfort and strength and be always in Jesus .
Sharon Woody
Asheville,NC
Nancy,
I am so sorry for your loss. You had a wonderful father and will be missed by many. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Am so sorry to hear about Jack’s passing. I am so grateful to you Jack for helping me thru the early years at Dave Steel Co.You were a great ‘boss’. 66 years of marriage! What a wonderful life and thank you for your service to our country. May God bless.
Brian and family, So sorry to hear of your dad passing. He was a very good man.You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Terry, Kelly, and Connor Hannah
Mrs. Crisp, Brian, Nancy and families,
We’re so sorry to hear the news of Jack’s passing. What a fine man he was…always sharing a smile, a good word and firm handshake. I know you are all hurting, but will lean on your strong faith in the Lord as you grieve. We’re lifting each of you up in prayer.
Dear Family, I’m sorry to here about the loss of Jack.Me and Him work at Davesteel together for many years. Jack was a good Friend and I have alot of memories with Jack.He will be greatly missed.
Brian and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad. My prayer is that you may feel God’s love and comfort during this difficult time. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy my condolences to you and your family I remember how close you all were.it was good to see you all the other evening. just sorry it was under those conditions .stay healthy your friend always.Charlie