Val Briggs Crites

February 26, 1936 - February 5, 2025 (88 years old)

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February 26, 1936 - February 5, 2025 (88 years old)

Hilliard, Ohio

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Val Briggs Crites Obituary

Name: Memorial service
Start: 2025-02-22T19:00:00
End: 2025-02-22T19:00:00
Location: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

The world bids farewell to Val Briggs Crites (Hilliard, Ohio), departing on February 5, 2025 at the age of 88. Val Briggs leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Val Briggs Crites to show support.

He was predeceased by: his sister Suzanne Pierce; and his parents, Vaughn Crites and Alice Crites. He is survived by: his wife Judee; his children, Shirley McKnight (Steve), Georgia, Jared Crites (Elizabeth), Stefan Crites (Mona), Zahara, Stacey Van Hoose (James), Adrienne Crites, Drew Crites (Rachel), Duala, Courtney Crites (Ashley) and Zachary Crites (Ryna); his grandchildren, Micah, Aaron, Nicki, Jacob, Anna, Taylor, Grant, Casim, Mahalia, York, Frankie, Louis, Rowen, Lennon and Henry; and his great grandchildren, Seth, Keagan, Cole and Marshall.

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February 16, 2025

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February 21, 2025

Bryan Parker wrote a sympathy message

“Our love and sympathy go out to the Crites family. Bryan and Becky Parker have known , associated, worked with , worshiped with , Briggs Crites and family for about 55 years. We will certainly miss Briggs and his loving ways .He was certainly a great example to pattern off of in the congregation.”

February 21, 2025

Sharon Cundiff-Clave wrote a sympathy message

“Judee and family, so sorry to hear about Briggs. It's been many years since I've seen you all but I have so many loving memories of you and Briggs and your children. You always made me feel at home and you both were so encouraging. Just think when he'll be coming around the corner with that smile and you will all be reunited. My love and prayers are with you all. We keep enduring until the end when we'll be together forever. Love, Sharon Cundiff-Clave”

February 21, 2025

Portia Gonzalez-McDade wrote a sympathy message

“What wonderful and loving memories I have of Briggs and Judee, as well as their vast family. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, but especially with Judee. I look forward to when Jehovah will resurrect Briggs and all those asleep in death, that time will be very soon. May Jehovah grant comfort and strength and keep you all in his loving arms. Portia Gonzalez-McDade (Greenlawn)”

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Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
3333 Main St, Hilliard, OH 43026

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