John Douglas "Doug" Crenshaw, 90, died Saturday, January 12, 2013, at his Residence.
He was Born in Tallahatchie County, November 28, 1922, to Jimmy Bull and Cumi Glenn Orrell Crenshaw; and lived in Greenwood for 67 years.
He Married Rachel Hilda Cole on October 17, 1946, in Charleston. He was a Graduate of Cascilla High School.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Pacific and Guadalcanal as an Anti Aircraft Artillery Gunner in WWII. He received the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star; the Good Conduct Medal; the Distinguished Unit Badge; and the WWII Victory Medal.
He worked part time for Liberty Cash, Piggly Wiggly and Market Place Grocery until full Retirement in 2009. He enjoyed the Family Farm and Garden in Leverett in Tallahatchie County.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Williams and Lord Funeral Home with Rev. Bernard Wiggins Officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in North Carrollton.
Military Rites will be Conducted by the American Legion Post 29 in Greenwood.
He is survived by his Wife of 66 years, Hilda Cole Crenshaw of Greenwood; Daughter, Kay Crenshaw Kent and Husband, Jimmy, of Winona; three Sons, John D. Crenshaw Jr. and Wife, Mary Ann, of Roswell, GA; William Richard Crenshaw and Wife, Polly, of Tupelo; and James Edwin Crenshaw and Wife, Twana, of Tupelo; Sister, Rivers Crenshaw Crouch of Olive Branch; eight Grandchildren; and five Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Metts Lord; and two Brothers, Glenn Crenshaw and Dick Crenshaw.
Pallbearers will be Jim Kent, Jeffrey Kent, Jay Crenshaw, Michael Crenshaw, Chris Crenshaw and Cole Crenshaw.
Honorary Pallbearers will be his Nephews, Derrick Simpson and the Employees of Market Place Grocery.
Visitation is Noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at Williams and Lord Funeral Home in Greenwood.
Williams and Lord Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and an online guestbook may be signed at www.williamsandlord.com.
Published: Monday, January 14 2013, North East Miss Daily Journal, Tupelo, Lee County, MS.
He was Born in Tallahatchie County, November 28, 1922, to Jimmy Bull and Cumi Glenn Orrell Crenshaw; and lived in Greenwood for 67 years.
He Married Rachel Hilda Cole on October 17, 1946, in Charleston. He was a Graduate of Cascilla High School.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Pacific and Guadalcanal as an Anti Aircraft Artillery Gunner in WWII. He received the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star; the Good Conduct Medal; the Distinguished Unit Badge; and the WWII Victory Medal.
He worked part time for Liberty Cash, Piggly Wiggly and Market Place Grocery until full Retirement in 2009. He enjoyed the Family Farm and Garden in Leverett in Tallahatchie County.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Williams and Lord Funeral Home with Rev. Bernard Wiggins Officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in North Carrollton.
Military Rites will be Conducted by the American Legion Post 29 in Greenwood.
He is survived by his Wife of 66 years, Hilda Cole Crenshaw of Greenwood; Daughter, Kay Crenshaw Kent and Husband, Jimmy, of Winona; three Sons, John D. Crenshaw Jr. and Wife, Mary Ann, of Roswell, GA; William Richard Crenshaw and Wife, Polly, of Tupelo; and James Edwin Crenshaw and Wife, Twana, of Tupelo; Sister, Rivers Crenshaw Crouch of Olive Branch; eight Grandchildren; and five Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Metts Lord; and two Brothers, Glenn Crenshaw and Dick Crenshaw.
Pallbearers will be Jim Kent, Jeffrey Kent, Jay Crenshaw, Michael Crenshaw, Chris Crenshaw and Cole Crenshaw.
Honorary Pallbearers will be his Nephews, Derrick Simpson and the Employees of Market Place Grocery.
Visitation is Noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at Williams and Lord Funeral Home in Greenwood.
Williams and Lord Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and an online guestbook may be signed at www.williamsandlord.com.
Published: Monday, January 14 2013, North East Miss Daily Journal, Tupelo, Lee County, MS.
John Douglas "Doug" Crenshaw, 90, died Saturday, January 12, 2013, at his Residence.
He was Born in Tallahatchie County, November 28, 1922, to Jimmy Bull and Cumi Glenn Orrell Crenshaw; and lived in Greenwood for 67 years.
He Married Rachel Hilda Cole on October 17, 1946, in Charleston. He was a Graduate of Cascilla High School.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Pacific and Guadalcanal as an Anti Aircraft Artillery Gunner in WWII. He received the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star; the Good Conduct Medal; the Distinguished Unit Badge; and the WWII Victory Medal.
He worked part time for Liberty Cash, Piggly Wiggly and Market Place Grocery until full Retirement in 2009. He enjoyed the Family Farm and Garden in Leverett in Tallahatchie County.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Williams and Lord Funeral Home with Rev. Bernard Wiggins Officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in North Carrollton.
Military Rites will be Conducted by the American Legion Post 29 in Greenwood.
He is survived by his Wife of 66 years, Hilda Cole Crenshaw of Greenwood; Daughter, Kay Crenshaw Kent and Husband, Jimmy, of Winona; three Sons, John D. Crenshaw Jr. and Wife, Mary Ann, of Roswell, GA; William Richard Crenshaw and Wife, Polly, of Tupelo; and James Edwin Crenshaw and Wife, Twana, of Tupelo; Sister, Rivers Crenshaw Crouch of Olive Branch; eight Grandchildren; and five Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Metts Lord; and two Brothers, Glenn Crenshaw and Dick Crenshaw.
Pallbearers will be Jim Kent, Jeffrey Kent, Jay Crenshaw, Michael Crenshaw, Chris Crenshaw and Cole Crenshaw.
Honorary Pallbearers will be his Nephews, Derrick Simpson and the Employees of Market Place Grocery.
Visitation is Noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at Williams and Lord Funeral Home in Greenwood.
Williams and Lord Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and an online guestbook may be signed at www.williamsandlord.com.
Published: Monday, January 14 2013, North East Miss Daily Journal, Tupelo, Lee County, MS.
He was Born in Tallahatchie County, November 28, 1922, to Jimmy Bull and Cumi Glenn Orrell Crenshaw; and lived in Greenwood for 67 years.
He Married Rachel Hilda Cole on October 17, 1946, in Charleston. He was a Graduate of Cascilla High School.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Pacific and Guadalcanal as an Anti Aircraft Artillery Gunner in WWII. He received the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star; the Good Conduct Medal; the Distinguished Unit Badge; and the WWII Victory Medal.
He worked part time for Liberty Cash, Piggly Wiggly and Market Place Grocery until full Retirement in 2009. He enjoyed the Family Farm and Garden in Leverett in Tallahatchie County.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Williams and Lord Funeral Home with Rev. Bernard Wiggins Officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in North Carrollton.
Military Rites will be Conducted by the American Legion Post 29 in Greenwood.
He is survived by his Wife of 66 years, Hilda Cole Crenshaw of Greenwood; Daughter, Kay Crenshaw Kent and Husband, Jimmy, of Winona; three Sons, John D. Crenshaw Jr. and Wife, Mary Ann, of Roswell, GA; William Richard Crenshaw and Wife, Polly, of Tupelo; and James Edwin Crenshaw and Wife, Twana, of Tupelo; Sister, Rivers Crenshaw Crouch of Olive Branch; eight Grandchildren; and five Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Metts Lord; and two Brothers, Glenn Crenshaw and Dick Crenshaw.
Pallbearers will be Jim Kent, Jeffrey Kent, Jay Crenshaw, Michael Crenshaw, Chris Crenshaw and Cole Crenshaw.
Honorary Pallbearers will be his Nephews, Derrick Simpson and the Employees of Market Place Grocery.
Visitation is Noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at Williams and Lord Funeral Home in Greenwood.
Williams and Lord Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and an online guestbook may be signed at www.williamsandlord.com.
Published: Monday, January 14 2013, North East Miss Daily Journal, Tupelo, Lee County, MS.
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