Joseph M. Crumpton III

Joseph (Joe) M. Crumpton III, age 83, of Grand Prairie, Texas passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Joe will always be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, son, friend and colleague to all that knew and cared for him. Joe will truly be missed by all.

Joe was born August 16, 1940 in Winfield, Kansas to Joseph Martin Crumpton II and Ellen White Crumpton, brother to Richard and Cindy. He married Ellen (Sue) Smith December 21, 1963 in Antlers, Oklahoma. Joe and Sue moved to Huntsville, Alabama where their daughter Christi was born and then settled in Grand Prairie where their son Bradley was born. Joe had a long and fulfilling career in computer technology and management.

Joe was unfailingly kind and made friends wherever he went. He enjoyed RV travel, fishing, spending time with his closest friends and family, and sports of all kinds. Joe played in two bridge groups up until he moved to Colorado in May of this year.

Joe is survived by his son, Bradley, daughter in law, Andrea, and grandson Benjamin of Grand Junction, CO, sister Cindy and brother in law Herb of Middleburg, FL, and sister in law Pat of Wichita, KS, along with a host of loving family members.

Visitation: 6 pm to 8 pm, December 1, 2023 at Moore Bowen Road Funeral Home, 4216 S. Bowen Rd., Arlington, Texas 76016. Minister will speak at 7 pm.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.moorebowenroad.com for the Crumpton family.