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Cecil A. Crookshanks

April 24, 1924 — January 4, 2020

Cecil A. Crookshanks, 95, a longtime resident of Smithfield was born April 24, 1924 in Rainelle, West Virginia to the late Cecil R. Crookshanks and Helen Dickerson Crookshanks and passed away on January 4, 2020.  Cecil was married to Betty Lee Weatherford who passed away October 22, 1992. He is survived by his sister, Sue Settle; son, Charles Emory Crookshanks (Patricia); three granddaughters, Heather, Cassandra (Robert) and Emarie (Charles); four great grandchildren, Holden, Lauren, Andrew and Ainsley.  Cecil retired from the U S Navy, after serving in WWII, The Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War.  Cecil worked many jobs in his long-life including coal mining, Fuller Brush salesman, Gwaltney of Smithfield, Daniels Construction, Rack and Sack, Littles Supermarket and Farm Fresh.  A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 10, 2020, 11 a.m. in St. Luke’s Memorial Park, Smithfield.  The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6 to 7 p.m. at Little’s Funeral Home, Smithfield, VA. Online condolences may be registered at www.littlesfuneralhome.com.

 

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Visitation

Thursday, January 9, 2020

6:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

Little's Funeral Home and Cremation Service

1515 S Church St, Smithfield, VA 23430

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Graveside Service

Friday, January 10, 2020

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Historic St. Lukes Church Cemetery

14477 Benns Church Blvd, Smithfield, VA 23430

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