January 14, 2025
Jerry Arlen Cripps age 92 of Alexandria passed away at his residence Sunday night, January 12, 2025. He was born February 20, 1932, to his parents the late Benny and Gladys Jackson Cripps. Mr. Cripps was a member of the Snow Hill Baptist Church, retired from Gensco and was a Gideon. He is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Annette Cripps of Alexandria; nieces, Martha (Pam) Bass of Alexandria, Jeanie (Jerry) Pack, of McMinnville, and Ramona Fuson of Dowelltown; nephew, Benjamin Cripps; numerous other nieces and nephews also survive; brother, Robert (Faye) Cripps of Mt. Juliet. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Friday January 17, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial to follow in Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 11:AM until the time of the service at 1 PM. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in honor of Mr. Cripps. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care of the Cripps family.