1929
Mr.
2014
Mr. Wendell Cribbs
October 14, 1929 — January 10, 2014
FORT WORTH -- Wendell Willard Cribbs, born in October 1929 to Willard and Bertha Cribbs in Sayer, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully January 10, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family and dedicated caregivers.
Wendell served four years in the United States Air Force. He retired from Bell Helicopter Textron after 36 years of service as a manager in the product assurance department. Some of his interests include playing the guitar, piano, organ, computers and he was also very talented in building just about anything. Wendell's family remembers him as a loving husband and family man.
Wendell is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Vesta Watson Cribbs, Eldon Cribbs; brothers, Cecil Cribbs, Wayburn Cribbs, Buddy Alvin Cribbs and stepson, Charles Dale Rash.
Survivors include: his loving wife, Jeannie Cribbs; sons, Darrell Cribbs, Gerald Cribbs, step daughter, Diane Marder Yamane; sister, Evelyn Anderson; out of town guests, Delores Hall and Dr. Andrea Hall; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and many dear friends.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Wendell's name to The American Heart Association, http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/, the Alzheimer's association at http://www.alz.org/northcentraltexas/ or Bishop Davies Hospice at 2712 Hurstview Dr. Hurst Texas, 76054.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Bishop Davies Hospice for their exceptionally compassionate care provided by the staff, nurses, and nurse's aides. Also a heartfelt thank you to all extended family that gave their time and sat with Wendell. All of the support is very much appreciated.
Visitation will be 9-11 am Wednesday January 15, 2014 at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale. 500 Sublett Rd Kennedale Tx 76060.
Graveside service will be at 1:00 pm Wednesday January 15, 2014 at Blue Bonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville. 5725 Colleyville Blvd. Colleyville Texas 76034.
Wendell served four years in the United States Air Force. He retired from Bell Helicopter Textron after 36 years of service as a manager in the product assurance department. Some of his interests include playing the guitar, piano, organ, computers and he was also very talented in building just about anything. Wendell's family remembers him as a loving husband and family man.
Wendell is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Vesta Watson Cribbs, Eldon Cribbs; brothers, Cecil Cribbs, Wayburn Cribbs, Buddy Alvin Cribbs and stepson, Charles Dale Rash.
Survivors include: his loving wife, Jeannie Cribbs; sons, Darrell Cribbs, Gerald Cribbs, step daughter, Diane Marder Yamane; sister, Evelyn Anderson; out of town guests, Delores Hall and Dr. Andrea Hall; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and many dear friends.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Wendell's name to The American Heart Association, http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/, the Alzheimer's association at http://www.alz.org/northcentraltexas/ or Bishop Davies Hospice at 2712 Hurstview Dr. Hurst Texas, 76054.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Bishop Davies Hospice for their exceptionally compassionate care provided by the staff, nurses, and nurse's aides. Also a heartfelt thank you to all extended family that gave their time and sat with Wendell. All of the support is very much appreciated.
Visitation will be 9-11 am Wednesday January 15, 2014 at Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale. 500 Sublett Rd Kennedale Tx 76060.
Graveside service will be at 1:00 pm Wednesday January 15, 2014 at Blue Bonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville. 5725 Colleyville Blvd. Colleyville Texas 76034.
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