Ernest Crichton

Ernest Linwood Crichton Jr., 80, of Pelham, husband of Sandra Carroll Crichton passed away unexpectedly at home and went to be with his Savior on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Born March 27, 1940, he was the son of the late Ernest Linwood Crichton Sr and Helen Elaine Zahm Crichton. Linwood had many unique qualities but loved the game of Baseball and watching his 4 grandsons play at every game he could get to. He loved spending time with his family, children, grandchildren and Great Grandson Sawyer Jonathan Wray. He proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962 in South Korea as a paratrooper in the 82nd airborne division. He was a longtime member of the Caswell Brotherhood Masonic Lodge #11 for over 50 years. Linwood was the coffee maker for 86 convenient Mart in Providence NC since retirement in 2003 where he enjoyed his early morning meetings with the friends and whoever frequented the business each morning. He was known amongst the general public at the store to have a baseball schedule for most area games at any time. He was retired from Norfolk Southern Railway. He was a lifelong member of Bethel Methodist Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two children, Felicia Carroll Webb (Billy) and Beth Crichton King (Joe): 4 grandsons: Travis Wayne Wray (Kendall), Dylan Crichton Wray (Savanna Carter). Logan John King and Bryce Paul King. One great grandson Sawyer Jonathan Wray and one sister Nancy Crichton Lewellen of Carrollton, IL. The family will be at his residence, 6134 Park Springs Road Pelham, NC 27311 and due to corona virus will have limited visitation at this time and a private funeral service with family will be Sunday with Reverend Mac McDowell officiating. Per his wishes, Linwood wanted to be cremated and will have his ashes spread on various baseball fields each grandson played on so he can always be remembered for the game he loved. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established at the Recreation Development Foundation for youth baseball league. Contributions can be made directly to Recreation Development Foundation and sent to PO Box 114 Yanceyville, NC 27379 please include his name on memo line of payment or mail directly to his wife Sandra Crichton at 6134 Park Springs Road Pelham, NC 27311.