Vernon Crabtree

February 26, 1954 — January 5, 2016

Vernon Walton Crabtree, 61, passed away on Tues., Jan. 5, 2016 at Bethesda Care Center, Fremont. He was born in Columbus on Feb. 26, 1954 to Robert Eugene & Donna (Marting) Crabtree.

Vernon graduated from North Columbus High School in 1971. He served our country in the U.S. Marine Corp., during the Vietnam War, from Dec.6, 1971 to Nov. 1, 1977. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Mast Medal, and the Air Crew Insignia.

Vernon worked at Blocker Transfer in St. Petersburg, FL as a truck driver, retiring in 2001. He enjoyed woodworking and fiddling around with computers. Vernon owned and operated Eagles' Taxi in Fremont.

In 2001, Vernon married Diane Fisher in St. Petersburg, FL, she survives him. Also surviving are children, Samuel (Christine) Fischer of Mineola, NY, Michael (FiFi) Fischer of Elmont, NY, Antonia (Chris) Fazler or Mineola, NY, Maria Durham of Hicksville, NY, John (Chrissa) Crabtree of Reno, NV, and Yvonne (Russell) Mecham of Las Vegas, NV; 22 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by siblings, Karen Stauner, Sandy Nickolas, Mike Crabtree, Greg Crabtree, Vincent Crabtree, and Walter Smith; and nieces, Christine (Randy) Nicholas and Dawn Vandergrift.

Vernon is preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial Contributions may be directed to Stein Hospice, Disabled Veterans National Foundation, or to the charity of your choice.

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