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Richard Wayne Crabb, 66, of San Angelo, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at his home. He was born to the late, Billy Wayne and Marian Earnst Crabb on Sunday, October 24, 1948 in Rush Springs, Oklahoma. He was raised by his grandmother, Jessie Pearl Watkins Crabb, who influenced his life in ways that made him who he was to so many; nostalgic, considerate, and above all else, a gentleman. He married Brenda DeWoody on June 4, 1976 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Richard served in the United States Army Reserves for six years. He worked as a diesel mechanic in the oil field and later, a realtor for a number of years. Richard was a member of Glenn Meadows Baptist Church. He was known as "Papa Crabb", the flea market enthusiast and collector of collections. He was an automobile lover, especially of Jeeps. Richard was a gifted salesman, who never met a stranger. He could often be found at a local coffee shop visiting with both new and old friends alike. Richard's love of life and storytelling will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him.
A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6:00-8:00 pm, Thursday, June 11, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, June 12, 2015 in the Johnson's Funeral Chapel with Rev. Myron Halford officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, June 13, 2015 in the Crestview Memorial Park of Wichita Falls.Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Brenda Crabb; three children, Jennifer Horn and husband, Max of Waynoka, Oklahoma, Jimmy Crabb and wife, Tammy of Ballinger, Texas, and Shiloh Mann and husband, Steve of Bulverde, Texas; one sister, Patty Smith of Woodhaven, New York; one brother, Billy Crabb of Ninnekah, Oklahoma; six grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.