Dewey Dawes (D.D.) Cripps, 87, of Naperville, Ill., formerly Crossville, passed away April 27 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born January 22, 1925 in Dry Creek to the late William Shelia and Tassie Belle (Farler) Cripps.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mildred (Art) Horswill; two brothers, Shelia Berry Cripps and James Cripps; a grandson, Darin Dawes Cripps; a special niece, Brenda Kay Horswill; and a special great-nephew, Jason Neil Morgan.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Margaret Ann (Prichard) Cripps; sister, Jean (Jerry) Welch of Crossville; son, David (Alice) Cripps of Hermitage; daughter, Suanne (Mark) Esposito of Naperville, Ill.; grand-daughters, Rebecca Ann Tabor and Alason Margaret Cripps; grandson, Robert John Jennings; step-granddaughters, Brittany Nicole Esposito and Kristin Beverly Esposito; step-grand-son, Josh (Jaime) Grettenberg; great-granddaughters, Alyssa May Braun, Joy Diane Grettenberg and soon to be born, Isabelle OceAnne Tabor; and several nieces and nephews. 
A private service for the family was held on April 30 at the Beidleman-Kunch Funeral Home in Naperville.
D.D. held various leadership positions in the United Methodist Church  Conference; he was a local businessman in Crossville, owning the original White's Auto Store; he later owned a milk distributorship, and before retirement, contracted with the State of Tennessee for janitorial servicing of state rest areas.
D.D. loved maintaining his yard and took pride in its appearance, always kept a vegetable garden and loved working with his hands. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman; often taking his son hunting, and his daughter fishing. 
He will be remembered most for his kindness to others, his generosity, his dedication to his church and family, and his keen sense of business knowledge.
SMITHVILLE REVIEW
Smithville, TN
May 02, 2012