William Frank Cripps, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on June 10, 2025. He was a devoted husband to his wife of 45 years, Judith, and a cherished family man known for his kindness and gentle spirit.
William proudly served his country in the United States Navy. In his younger years, he enjoyed traveling for work, but his greatest joy was always his family. A passionate enthusiast of railroads and model trains, William was also a skilled handyman, always ready to fix anything. His warm heart and generous nature left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. He will be deeply missed and forever loved.
William is survived by his wife, Judith April Lemons Cripps; his sons, Gary Graham (Kate), Todd Graham (Trina), and Joshua Cripps (Staci); his brothers, Phil Cripps, Andy Cripps, and Frank Cripps; and his grandchildren, Asher, Evelyn, Cassie, Lucy, Cora, and Kathie-Diane.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry Cripps and June Rafferzeder Cripps, and his younger brother Ray Cripps.
A visitation will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow the visitation, with burial at Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgens Drive, Canton, Georgia 30194.
