Richard Lawton Crapse's obituary , Passed away on April 24, 2025 in Greensboro, North Carolina

Richard Lawton Crapse

September 8, 1946 - April 24, 2025 (78 years old)

Greensboro, North Carolina

Richard Lawton Crapse's obituary , Passed away on April 24, 2025 in Greensboro, North Carolina

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Richard Lawton Crapse

September 8, 1946 - April 24, 2025 (78 years old)

Greensboro, North Carolina

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The memory of Richard Lawton Crapse (Greensboro, North Carolina), who passed away on April 24, 2025 at the age of 78, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Lawton Crapse to pay them a last tribute.

As Richard departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Richard may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Richard leaves behind.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Asbury Lawton and Mary Louise Joyner Crapse; his wife Kathleen Pummer Crapse; his son Richard William Kelly-Crapse (Mary) of Fuqua Varina; and his grandson William Francis Kelly-Crapse.

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May 1, 2025

SMSgt Stephen Hammond lit a candle

“In loving memory of TSgt. Richard Lawton Crapse, I have too many very fond memories of”Pops” he and I were great friends in the NCANG! Deployed to a few places together, went to Airmen Leadership School together, bunked together on Drill weekends, and most of all shared a lot of life together. I’ve missed spending time with you Pops, but you’re always in my heart. I love you buddy SMSgt Stephen Hammond”


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April 29, 2025

ROBERT K SIMON lit a candle

“My memory of Richard is always seeing him go to the altar at Holy Infant and light the candles before Mass. May almighty God always show him the light for all eternity.”


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St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
2715 Horse Pen Creek Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410

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