J. D. Crum

He was employed by Philips Consumer Electronics for 35 years.

Mr. Crum was a member of Rehobeth United Methodist Church.

He was a 32nd degree Mason and a 50 year member of Beersheba Lodge #495 F & AM and was also a member and held an office in the Beersheba Eastern Star.

He was a wonderful and loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was kind to everyone and would help anyone, never seeking recognition for his generosity. He loved farming and hunting after his retirement.

Survivors include his wife of 76 years: Josephine Crum; two daughters and sons-in-law: Pamela and Wesley Keller and Sharon and Ron Bradley; a son: Donald J. Crum; grandson: Bart Kennedy and wife, Mary; great grandchildren: Macy Kennedy and Brayden Kennedy; sister-in-law: Carmen Crum; a niece: Teresa McKinney and husband, Jim; and several cousins and special friends.

He was the son of the late Maynard and Grace Crum and was preceded in death by a brother, Gurney Crum.

The family will receive friends from 1pm-3pm and 5pm-7pm Tuesday at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, November 18, 2015 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Randall Tipton and Rev. Max Frye officiating.

Interment will follow in GreeneLawn Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Bart Kennedy, Wesley Keller, Ron Bradley, Ed Hilton, Joe Burchnell, and Jonathan Burchnell.

Honorary pallbearers are Dr. John Shaw, Dr. Daniel Lewis, Dr. Valarie Mullins, Dr. Carla Nickle, the staff of Laughlin Health Care Center and Amedisys Hospice, and his many friends and neighbors.