John Robert Crites

June 6, 2009
John Robert Crites

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John Robert ìBobî Crites, 87 of Hendersonville, went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 5, 2009 at Four Seasons Hospice Elizabeth House. Born in Omaha, Nebraska he was a son of the late Robert and Mary Jackson and was also preceded in death by a brother William Ralph ìBillî Crites and a sister Mary Ellen Fraser.

He was a 1st Lieutenant in the US Army, a veteran of WWII serving in the European and Pacific Theatres. He was then a member of the US Army Reserves for 20 years. He attended the University of Nebraska College of Engineering and was employed by Mobil Oil for 38 years.

He had been a resident of Henderson County for the past 14 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Christian Businessmenís Association, and the Truth Seekers Sunday School class of First Baptist Church.

Surviving is his wife of 65 years, Jean L. Crites; two sons Stanley R. Crites and Scott R. Crites both of Omaha, Nebraska; grandchildren Jennifer A Skibinski, Matthew R. Crites, Katharine Reisbig, Nicholas Crites, and Laura Crites; great-grandchildren Ava Clare Reisbig, Abigail Crites, and Ella Ann Skibinski.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00am Tuesday in the chapel of First Baptist Church. Rev. Wally Shamburger will officiate. Burial will take place at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park, Bldg. 1, Asheville, NC 28801.


Memorial

Tuesday, June 9, 2009
12:00 AM

The Chapel of First Baptist Church of Hendersonville - Directions
312 5th Avenue West
Hendersonville, NC 28739

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  • June 07, 2009
    Don North says:
    A neighbor in Carriage Park and good friend of Bob Crites along with my dog, Rocky, whom Bob loved. We will miss Bob's friendship.

  • June 07, 2009
    Pam Fraser-Walters says:
    Uncle Bob will live belovedly in my heart and memories. As we pray for him and family, I trust he sees us from the heart of God.

  • June 07, 2009
    Glenn Olson says:
    I enjoyed going to BSF with Bob. He was a pleasure to visit with.

  • June 07, 2009
    Mike and Martha Neese says:
    Jean, we were so sorry to hear of Bob's death, but we know that he is now with our Lord, free from pain and suffering. We will all miss him greatly. You're very special to us all. Martha and Mike Neese

  • June 07, 2009
    Leslie Jean Newell says:
    Jean and family, This is sad news. But I know that now Bob is healed and resting in the arms of the Lord. Be comforted by that fact. Also, that many churches have said prayers for you and the family. God is with you and the family to comfort all of you as well. gOD BLESS YOU!