Francis Allen Cripps's obituary , Passed away on May 27, 2024 in Grand Tower, Illinois

Francis Allen Cripps

November 7, 1944 - May 27, 2024 (79 years old)

Grand Tower, Illinois

Francis Allen Cripps's obituary , Passed away on May 27, 2024 in Grand Tower, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Meredith Funeral Home

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Francis Allen Cripps

November 7, 1944 - May 27, 2024 (79 years old)

Grand Tower, Illinois

Francis Allen Cripps Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Francis Allen Cripps (Grand Tower, Illinois), born in Murphysboro, Illinois, who passed away on May 27, 2024, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Cripps and Mary Cripps (Wright); his great grandchild Octavia Harris; and his siblings, Johnny, James, Frankie, David, Mark, Colleen and Rosemary.

He is survived by: his daughters, Angel Cripps and Heidi Freeman (Josh); the mother of his children Mary Qualls Cripps; his grandchildren, William Wyatt Harris, Sylvia Morales (Damian), Franco Pacheco, Rusty Smith, Cameron Freeman and Braden Freeman (Raquel); his great grandchildren, Braylynn Freeman, Rosalina Morales and Knox Freeman; and his sisters, Bernadine Thompson and Ellen Robertson. He is also survived by many relatives and friends.

Memorials may be made to Shawnee Junior Senior High School Veteran's Wall and will be accepted at the church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Meredith Funeral Home



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May 31

Visitation

Grand Tower First Baptist Church
306 2nd St, Grand Tower, IL 62942

Fri

May 31

Funeral service

Grand Tower First Baptist Church
306 2nd St, Grand Tower, IL 62942

Fri

May 31

Burial

Walker Hill Cemetery

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