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John H. Crabb entered eternal rest on January 31, 2023, at the age of 91. He was born on July 13, 1931 in Christine, Texas to Ernest Sr. and Elsie (Mathiews) Crabb. In high school, John played basketball and was All-County, being short but very fast. Though he grew up in Texas, he was a huge Detroit Tiger fan. He joined the Navy when he turned 17, completing 2 tours of duty. While serving at sea he had the opportunity to witness the detonation of a nuclear bomb on Eniwetok in the South Pacific. He met his future wife Nettie at his home church while on leave. They were married two years later. After John was discharged, they moved to San Antonio, where he worked for the Postal Service until he retired. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and watching basketball, football, and baseball. When the Spurs moved to San Antonio, he was a proud season ticket holder for several years. He coached his sons’ little league teams and his daughter’s softball team. After retiring, he spent time playing more golf and enjoying performances at Sea World and Fiesta Texas. He diligently cared for the landscaping at Highland Hills Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for over 50 years. He also spent hours collecting aluminum cans, donating the proceeds to the Ronald McDonald House and to the Highland Hills Baptist School. John is survived by his loving wife of over 68 years Nettie (Rutherford) Crabb; sons, Daniel Crabb (Janice) and John “Dickie” Crabb (Barb), daughter, Donna Eardley (Richard); grandchildren, Walt Witten, Ashley White (Jeremy), Sarah Sauer (Cody), Anna Crabb, Zoe Eardley, and Rebekah Eardley; great-grandchildren, Zander Witten, Amelia Wirrin, Aiden Page, Tyler White, Kailey White, Layla White, Saidie White, and triplets Tessa, Crew and Emmy Lou Sauer; and many other loving family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Ernest Sr. and Elsie Crabb, brother Ernest Crabb, Jr. (Clara); sisters, Alice Chisim (Dub), Gracie Hughey (Bob), Bettye Harris (Buford), Anna Parker (Arlie) and grandchild Shea Witten. Visitation will be held Friday, February 10, 2023, from 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. A funeral service will be celebrated on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Mission Burial Park South. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in John’s honor to: Highland Hills Baptist Church

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John H. Crabb

July 13, 1931 - January 31, 2023