ReflectionsReflections of Life
Theodore Roosevelt Crumbley was born June 8, 1923, in Cayce, Mississippi to the union of John Lee Crumbley and Maggie McLemoore.
His family moved to Memphis, Tennessee, where he graduated from Booker T. Washington Hgh School. He lived in Chicago, Illinois for several years. He moved back to Memphis and worked at the Cotton Exchange; with the WPA during the war; at the 1 Hour Modernizer Laundry and Bud and Hal Liquor in Whitehaven. He retired in 2009 to take care of his sick wife of 64 years, Hattie Crumbley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his siblings; Leon Davis, Bernice Hamilton, Corinne Williams, Maude Briggs and Mamie Walker and his step-son David Elion.
Deacon Crumbley accepted Christ at an early age., He was a member of Central Baptist and New Era Church. His spiritual life grew stronger with his union at Magnolia First Baptist Church where he served for many years. He was proud to be a deacon and worked in Christan Education. Known for his direct statements, humor, and BBQ skills., he loved people, and they loved him.
On August 28, 2017, the Lord heard his prayers and hymns and called him home. He bade no one a “Good Bye” or a farewell; he was gone with the joy of the morning light.
He leaves to mourn his passing; one aunt, Marjorine Spearman; and sister-in-law, Ruby Davis, step grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Special thanks to the staff of Avalon Hospice and Rosalind Cottrell for his care in his final days.
Celebration The Order ofService
Saturday, September 9, 2017 11:00 A.M.
Magnolia
First Baptist Church
1518 Cooper St. Memphis, Tennessee 38114
Processional (Soft Music)
Scripture Reading:
Old Testament...........................................................................Reverend Earl Stewart
New Testament........................................................................Reverend Drexel Milton
Prayer...............................................................................................Reverend Micheal Moore
Expressions:
(Respextfully, 3 Minutes, Please)
Church........................Deacon Nathaniel Moody
Neighbor................................Ms. Danese Cotton
Friend........................................Ms. Melvina Reid
Song................................................................................................................................Choir
Words of Comfort............................................................................Reverend Stephene Owens
Acknowledgments...................................................................................................Ms. Partee
Song................................................................................................................................Choir
Eulogy..........................................................................................Reverend Delano Richmond
Recessional...........................................................................................”Soon and Very Soon”
The Broken Chain
We little knew that morning, that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly; in death, we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you; you did not go alone; for part of us went with you the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the Chain will link again.
