Mr. Gayle Cripps, 72, of Carthage passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his daughter’s residence surrounded by family.

He was a Baptist, a US Navy veteran and belonged to the VFW, and Carpenters Union. He was the owner of Cripps Construction.

He was born to his parents the late Javin and Rosa Cripps on July 20, 1949. Also preceding him in death were his grandparents, Horace Vickers, Rosa Mai Scott and Troy Cripps Sr., and Myrtle Mai Jones Cripps.

He is survived by his children, Davanda Cripps (Jimmy) Craighead, Javin (Melanie) Cripps all of Carthage. Grandchildren; Jacob Craighead, Madison Craighead, Makayla Craighead, Chase Craighead, Addie Cripps, Anna Cripps, and Charli Mai Cripps;  brothers, Alfred (Shirley) Cripps, Jason (Renee) Cripps, Jeff (Teresa) Cripps, Tim Rigsby, and Ronnie Rigsby; sister, Angie (Randy) Snow. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive.

A celebration of life was held Saturday, October 30, 2021. Burial followed in the Ridgewood Cemetery in Carthage.

Pallbearers were Javin Cripps, Jacob Craighead, Jimmy Craighead, Chase Craighead, Alfred Cripps, Jason Cripps and Jeff Cripps.

Anderson Funeral Home, Alexandria, was in charge of the arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Nov. 4, 2021