Donald Crisp, 88, of Benton, passed away at 4:20 p.m., Saturday, April 29, 2017, at his home.
He was born on September 8, 1928, to John and Opal (McCarty) Crisp in Steel City, IL. Donald retired as a coal miner for Old Ben #26. On April 2, 1949, he married the former Pearl Tate. Donald was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed taking care of his family and providing whatever was needed. Donald was an avid gardener and received great joy by giving it all away.
He was a very active member of North Benton Baptist Church, where he served as a teacher of the Men’s Sunday school class, where he taught and believed his faith and served as a Deacon. He was also a member of the U.M.W.A.
Donald is survived by his children, Terry (Carla) Crisp of Benton, IL, Pamela (Bill) Martin of Benton, IL, and Mark (Dianne) Crisp of Benton, IL; four grandsons, Brian Crisp of Benton, IL, Jeff (Tobey) Crisp of Thompsonville, IL, Dusty (Chelsea) Crisp of Benton, IL, Josh (Bethany) Crisp of Bargersville, IN; a granddaughter, Mariah (Dale) Hayes of Benton, IL; two sisters, Martha Carlton of Benton, IL, June Gasky of Hammond, IN; and seven great-grandchildren, Bailey Crisp of Thompsonville, IL, Chase Crisp of Thompsonville, IL, Maddie Hayes of Benton, IL, Cade Hayes of Benton, IL, Rylee, Raygan, and Parker Crisp of Benton, IL, and Tinley and Lexi Crisp of Bargersville, IN.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Pearl Crisp; parents, John and Opal Crisp; five brothers, George Crisp, Clarence Ray Crisp, John Robert Crisp, Roger Crisp, and Keith Crisp; and four sisters, Joan Crisp, Wanda Piazza, Katheryn Williams, and Sandra Neal.
Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
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