Paul Bradly Crabtree was born January 17, 1944, in Toppenish, WA. He passed away August 11, 2021. Paul graduated from Renton High School in 1962. After high school, he joined the United States Army in 1963. He served in the 17th Calvary of the 82nd Airborne Division.
He was a structural ironworker in the Local 114. He was an inventor, a small business owner, a master craftsman, and respected artisian that will be cherished for generations to come. In 2016, he moved to Lavinia, TN where he was active with his community and local church. Always willing to lend a helping hand.
Paul is survived by his sister Cheryl Darby, his children, Leanne Rainville (Richard), Darrell Crabtree, Jennifer Ward, Nathan Crabtree, and Sara Badejo, twelve grandchildren, Jasse, Austin, Paris, Meagan, Nyah, Madison, Kya, Elijah, Zyan, James, Paisley, and Everly, and one great grandson, Lukkah.
Paul was preceded in death by his father, Robert, his mother, Olivia, his brother, Kenneth, and his grandson, Jacob.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Hopewell Baptist Church, Hopewell Church Rd, Lavinia, TN 38348.
Memorial Service
Hopewell Baptist Church
Saturday, August 21, 2021
2:00 PM
Hopewell Church Rd
Lavinia, TN 38348