James F. Cripe's Obituary
James F. Cripe, 79, of Clearwater, FL passed away Sat., Sept. 25, 2021 at Morton Plant Hospital. He was born May 11, 1942 in Evansville, IN to Francis and Betty (Henderson) Cripe who have predeceased him, along with his wife, Sara of 42 years and a sister, Rae Jeanne Cronin-Williams. James retired from the Pinellas County School System as the Director of MIS after 40 years. He really enjoyed playing golf and his golfing buddies. James is survived by 2 daughters, Deborah O’Hare (Susan Myers), Diana Moran (Kim Moran); his partner, Patricia Keicher; a sister, Sherri Lessig (Billy Lessig); a brother, Lee Coryell and 2 “grandsons”, Elliot and Emilio Leanza. Graveside services will be Sun, Oct 3, 1:00PM at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, Clearwater. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to BNL Scholarship Fund, Inc., ATTN: Jennifer Bilskie, 420 W Street, Bedford, IN 47421-0729.
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