Walter Crump

Walter Howard Crump, 90, of Whitney, passed away on January 15, 2014, at his home. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Walter was born in Chase City, Virginia, on Jan 1, 1924, to Joe and Mary (Abbee) Crump. As a mechanic in Chase City at the Ford House, he worked mainly on busses, trash trucks and on the assembly line. He served his country in te Army Air Force during World War II. Twelve years ago, he moved to Whitney from Rock Port. An avid fisherman, he loved the outdoors very much. He enjoyed making concrete yard art and doing all kinds of things with concrete as well as carpentry and making things from wood. He especially loved his dogs, “Chief” and “Big Boy.” He was a member of the VFW.

He was preceded in death by his parents,six brothers and one sister.

He is survived by a daughter, Patricia Ann Crump of Whitney, a brother, Raymond Crump of Chase City, Virginia and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial Arrangements Pending