Kelly Crites

Kelly R. Crites, 84, of Jackson passed away Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born April 26, 1934, in Bollinger County, son of Edward B. and Mabel A. Seabaugh Crites. He and Dorothy Marie Kurre married Sept. 3, 1955, at Old Appleton. Dorothy preceded him in death Feb. 27, 2000. Kelly and Wilma Barks Yamnitz married May 2, 2002, and she recently passed away Aug. 11, 2018.

Kelly was raised at Sedgewickville, Missouri. Shortly after he and Dorothy married, he entered the United States Army and served in Germany. Upon his return, Kelly farmed and owned and operated an excavating business. He then later worked at Procter & Gamble many years. After retiring, he and Wilma enjoyed traveling together, he also enjoyed woodworking and gardening. He volunteered many hours serving the North County Fire Station. Kelly attended St. John's United Church of Christ in Fruitland.

Loving survivors include two brothers, Wendell "Bud" (Bee) Crites of Lakeview, Arkansas, and Roger (Lavern) Crites of Sedgewickville; his adopted family when he and Wilma married, Bonnie (Marty) Dubs of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Bambi (Kenny) Fowler, Craig (Suzi) Yamnitz and Ryan Yamnitz, all of Jackson; 13 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wives, Dorothy and Wilma, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Helen Loos, Beatrice Dennison and Wanda Akers.

The visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with Dr. Rodney Pensel officiating. Interment will be in Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau, with full military honors.

The family suggests contributions be made to Arthritis Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.