Ray C. Crickmore

Ray C. Crickmore, age 91 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on July 6, 1925 in Yoder, IN to the late Cornelius & Lillian (Wall) Crickmore. Ray enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943 at the age of 17. He served during WWII and Korea as a radio operator aboard a submarine stationed in the pacific. He married the love of his life Barbara E. Wright on June 1, 1947. After serving, Ray spent his life working as a District Engineer for Indiana Gas Co prior to his retirement. Ray was one of the last WWII survivors in the county and was heavily involved with local veteran groups. He was a member of the American Legion Post #119 in Greenfield; The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2693 in Greenfield. The Hancock County Veterans Honor Guard; and the countys 40/8 Veterans Organization. Ray also enjoyed bowling, fishing, and spending time with family. Surviving Ray are his daughters, Diana G. Keesling of Dunkirk, IN; Vicky K. (Garry Monroe) Jeanes of Hartford City, IN; son, Randy R. Crickmore of Greenfield; sister, Dorothy Lydy; five grandchildren, Kristi McCombs; Christopher Wray; Timothy Keesling; Patrick Wray; Steven Shivley; and 4 great-grandchildren with 1 currently on the way Preceding Ray in death are his parents whom are listed above; wife, Barbara E. Crickmore; daughter, Penny A. Johns; sister, Vergie Merriman; brother, William Crickmore; sons-in-law, Ron Keesling; and Russell Jeanes. Visitation for Ray will be held from 4:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel of Greenfield, 1780 West Main Street, Greenfield, IN, 46140. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 also at the funeral home. Military Honors will be presented by the U.S. Navy & Greenfield Veterans Honor Guard immediately following the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow military honors at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Muncie, IN. Memorial Contributions in honor of Ray may be sent directly to the Greenfield Veterans Honor Guard, 1104 Grayson Drive, Greenfield, IN 46140.