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Everette Henry Crapps, age 76, of Mobile, died September 24, 2007 in Mobile. Mr. Crapps was born November 5, 1930 in Copiah County, MS to John Henry and Ethel Teasley Crapps. Mr. Crapps spent thirty years on the coast.
Mr. Crapps retired from the United States Army in 1968 after serving 25 years, having served in both Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was a retired member of the Mississippi National Guard Company E. 155th infantry in Jackson, MS. He received the Bronze Star medal for valor in 1967. Mr. Crapps was also retired from the Mississippi Department of Human Services in 1994 after 25 years of service, and also was the Director of Dept. of Corrections for Jackson County. He was an active member of the American Legion Post 250 in Theodore, AL, the Elks Lodge #1120 of Pascagoula, and the VFW post 3373 of Pascagoula, He was past commander of the Cleveland, MS. post of the American Legion. . He received his master's degree in criminal justice from the University of Southern Mississippi he also held degrees in psychology, and counseling, a member of the University of Southern Mississippi Alumni Association, attended Delta State University, and an avid traveler and sports fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ethel Marie Crapps, a son; Jimmy Norwood, a daughter; Terri Eiland, and two sisters; Margaret Johnson and Gladys Clark
He is survived by his devoted wife of 27 years, Barbara Crapps, daughters; Pamela Stokes of Pascagoula, Kay (Perry) Baxter and Sherri (Allen) Jones both of Lucedale, a son-in-law Preston Eiland. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Kristy (Stephen) Pater, Bobby (Brittany) Eiland, Jake Norwood, and Blake Stokes, and a great-grandson Jayce Pater, and a sister Dorothy (Edgar) Prestage of Brandon, MS.