James Oliver Crisp Sr.

Aug 3, 1929 - Jan 26, 2024August 3, 1929 - January 26, 2024

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James Oliver Crisp Sr.

Aug 3, 1929 - Jan 26, 2024August 3, 1929 - January 26, 2024


Place of birth

Swain County near Almond, NC

Occupation

Automobile mechanic, Chemical engineer

Education

Graduated from high school, earned a degree in chemical engineering at NC State University

Career

Worked for Union Camp Corporation from 1961 to 1992, retired as a vice-president

Marital status

Married to Irene for over 50 years until her death in 2001

Family

Son, James Oliver Crisp Jr.; granddaughter, Abbie Williamson; three great-grandchildren; step-daughter, Candice Ferguson; step-son, Chuck Lilley

Predeceased by

Parents, William Franklin Crisp, Sr. and Maggie Woodard Crisp; first wife, Irene; son, Arthur; second wife, Bette; siblings

Burial plans

Ashes to be buried in the Crisp family plot at New Bern Memorial Cemetery in New Bern, NC at a future date

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Born on August 3, 1929

Swain County near Almond, NC

Passed away on January 26, 2024

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