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Obituary for Howard Lawrence Crabb
Howard Lawrence Crabb, age 74, of Harrisburg, IL passed away December 23, 2020 at the Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg, IL.
Howard was born March 11, 2946 to the late Howard and Mary (Futrell) Crabb in Hardin County, Illinois. He attended Rock Creek General Baptist Church, Dutton Chapel Church and was a long time member of Dorrisville Baptist Church. Howard taught Sunday school, preached and did missionaries all over to help spread the word of God. Howard liked taken his grandchildren fishing. He was a U.S. ARMY veteran.
Howard is survived by daughter, Tonya (Ralph) Towns; granddaughter, Rachel More; great grandchildren, Kaleb Stafford, Dalyss More, Zoei More all of Golconda, IL; additional children include two sons, Zack More of Afghanistan, South Asia, Eric Reed of Golconda, IL; two daughters, Mandy Ohse of Golconda, IL, Deliela Burk of Marion, IL; 10 grandchildren; many extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bernadette Crabb; sister; Willa Robertson.
A cremation has taken place and a private family service will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Harrisburg Medical Center Foundation, 100 Dr. Warren Tuttle Drive, Harrisburg, IL 62946 or Hospice of Southern Illinois, 204 Halfway Road, Marion, IL 62959.
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Cremation has taken place and the service will be private.