Orkenith Crisp

Obituary of Orkenith S. Crisp

Please share a memory of Orkenith to include in a keepsake book for family and friends.
Orkenith S. Crisp, 79, of the Shoal Creek Community went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 22, 2010 in a Jackson County Hospital. A native of Graham County, he had lived in Whittier most of his life. He was the son of the late H.O. and Ollie Lovin Crisp. He retired with 30 years of service with Western Electric in Baltimore, MD. He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in the Korean War. He was a member and Deacon of The Grace Baptist Church of Whittier and was instrumental in building 95% of the church. He was a man of much Humility and integrity. Orkenith was also a very kind, caring, and giving man to his family and friends. Orkenith loved the Lord with all his heart, mind, soul, and strength. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Howell and John Crisp. He is survived by three sisters, Loleta Crisp of Bryson City, Opal Ball of Roseville, CA, Christine Walker of Whittier; one brother, Bennett Crisp of Whittier; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Crisp Funeral Home. Rev. Danny Sweet will officiate assisted by Revs. David Williams and Daniel Walker. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Orkenith Crisp, please visit our Tree Store
A Memorial Tree was planted for Orkenith
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Crisp Funeral Home
Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event
Ongoing
Online Event
About this Event
Orkenith Crisp

In Loving Memory

Orkenith Crisp

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Look inside to read what others have shared
Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book.
Services for Orkenith Crisp
There are no events scheduled. You can still show your support by planting a tree in memory of Orkenith Crisp.
Plant a tree in memory of Orkenith
Share Your Memory of
Orkenith