James Richard Crippen Jr.

September 13, 1960 - September 14, 2019

A memorial service for James Richard Crippen Jr. “Jamie”, “Leroy”, “Daddy”, “Poppa”, age 59, of Rusk is scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Harmony Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Brad Turlington and Rev. Don Copeland officiating. Mr. Crippen passed away September 14, 2019 at his home. He was born September 13, 1960. He was the son of Wilma Sue Crippen and the late James Richard Crippen. Mr. Crippen was a lifelong resident of Rusk and retired from TDCJ with 27 years of service. He enjoyed working cows, riding horses, and watching Dr. Pol. He loved his grandbabies, naps, fishing, hunting, and a good home-cooked meal. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Karl Crippen, grandparents, great grandparents and Melvin Levine. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Sharon Crippen of Rusk, six daughters and sons-in-law, Christy and Ricky Perkins of Bullard, Wendy King and Rusty Graham of Rusk, Ashley and Buckey Garner of Rusk, Leigh Ann Crippen of Rusk, Jamie and Jason Penney of Bullard, Randa and Aaron Jacobsen of New Braunfels, son, Tanner Crippen of Rusk, grandchildren, John Michael Garner “Don Michael”, Shelby Garner “Shell Bee”, Matthew Perkins “Meathead”, Braden King “Bevo”, Mason Perkins “Mr. Peekins”, Lane Taylor “Mr. T”, Briley King “Baby gill”, Gage Derrington “Billy”, Brenah Sosby “Benah Doe”, Kaleigh Crippen “Bug”, Kayden Sosby “Bull/El Torro”, Karley Sosby “Tink”, Casen Crippen “Elrod”, Cruz Garner “Howdy Doody”, Paisley Perkins “Pizzle”, Decker Penney “Just Because”, Makenna Penney “Little round headed girl”. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until service time, Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the church. In Lieu of flowers please donate to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network https://secure.pancan.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2681&mfc_pref=T&2681.donation=form1 or American Cancer Society https://donate3.cancer.org/