Ernest Crepps

Mr. Ernest Morgan Crepps age 80, of Jefferson, NC died Sunday, July 8, 2012 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center in North Wilkesboro, NC. Mr. Crepps was born October 4, 1931 in Ashe County to John Merrit and Beatrice Dancy Crepps. In addition to his parents Mr. Crepps was also preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Hope Crepps, sister, Lucy Viers, brothers: Francis, Hobert, Bill & Jimmy Dale Crepps.  Mr. Crepps was a member of Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church. He served in the US Army during the Korean War.  He loved to sawmill and hunt. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 11:00 am at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Dee Liss. Burial will follow in Big Ridge Cemetery with military rites. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at Badger Funeral Home. Mr. Crepps is survived by: 1 Daughter, Marilyn McGrady of Jefferson 1 Son, Ernest Dale Crepps of Jefferson 1 Sister, Nell Walters of West Jefferson 1 Grandson, Joshua Hurley of Boone 2 Step Grandchildren, James Caudill of Lansing & Tonya Denny of Creston 5 step-great-grandchildren, Chad Denny, Charles Denny, Alicia Johnson, Brandi Caudill & Jamie Caudill 1 step-great-great-grandchild, Treaver Sweeney, several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Crepps's arrangements.