David V. Crabtree, 72, of Lucasville, passed away on January 19, 2022, at Southern Ohio Medical Center.
David was born May 24, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio to Jim Crabtree and Joan (Crabtree) Caylor, who preceded him in death.
He is also preceded in death by one sister, Brenda Dees; stepfather Paul Caylor; stepmother, Bernice Crabtree; a brother, Phil Caylor; and one granddaughter, Lauryn Jenkins.
David is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gloria Gail (Breech) Crabtree; two daughters, Teresa (Justin) Jenkins of Lucasville and Christel Crabtree Taylor of West Portsmouth; one son, Gary (Toni) Sargent of Lucasville; and grandchildren, Kane (Brooke) Sargent, Allison Sargent, David and Ian Taylor, and Hope and Graham Jenkins. He is also survived by one sister, Lynn Crabtree of Mount Vernon, KY and many nieces and nephews.
David was a US Army Viet Nam era veteran and retired as Deputy Warden at SOCF after many years of service throughout the State of Ohio. He was a member of the Lucasville Masonic Lodge and a 32nd degree Mason of the Valley of Cincinnati Scottish Rite. He was also a member of the Community of Christ Church of Pleasant Valley.
Arrangements are under the direction of the McKinley Funeral Home in Lucasville. A Memorial service will be conducted at the family’s convenience.