Rev. John Wesley Cripps Sr.

Reverend John Wesley Cripps, Sr, 88, of Jonesboro, IL died peacefully in his home on July 30, 2022. He was born January 18, 1934 in Grand Tower to Frank Cripps and Mary Lee Etta (Wright) Cripps. He married Mary (Murk) Hileman on September 17, 1955. John is survived by his wife, Mary (Murk); daughter, Johnette Wood (Greg); son, Wes Cripps; granddaughters, Jenny Davis Healey, Kelli Wood, and Kasee (Cameron) Carstens; great grandchildren, Ryker Healey, his father: Tom Healey, and Kate Carstens; brothers, Jim and Francis; sisters, Bernadine Thompson and Ellen Robertson, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; grandson, Matt Davis; daughter, Donna Cripps Davis; brothers, David, Mark, and Frankie; sisters, Rosemary Masters and Colleen Baltzell.

John enjoyed woodworking, doing projects on the house with his wife, going to AJ football games with his son, hunting Indian relics, and spending time with his family. He had a long career both on the river and at Bunny Bread. However, his most important role was as a pastor to many local churches. He loved the Lord and was looking forward to being united with Jesus and being reunited with loved ones. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. There will be no services, but in his honor, we ask that you read your Bible today and know the love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.