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Rufus D Crumbly 1921 - 2004

Rufus Diamond Crumbly of Denton, Denton County, TX was born on March 24, 1921 in Tifton, Tift County, Georgia United States, and died at age 83 years old on July 13, 2004 in Denton, Denton County, TX. Rufus Crumbly was buried at Evergreen Cemetery 4535 N Main St, in Jacksonville, Duval County, FL.

Rufus Diamond Crumbly
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Denton, Denton County, TX 76210
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March 24, 1921
Tifton, Tift County, Georgia, United States
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  • Introduction

    Rufus "Rudy" Diamond Crumbly was born in Tifton Georgia to Walter J. Crumbley (1884-1938) and Emma Dukes (1889-1929) and had two sisters Minnie Crumbly born in 1907, and Evelyn Lloyd. He married Hazel Blanton (1919-1975) in Duval Florida in 1947 until she passed away on February 7th 1975. They had one son together. Rufus then married Betty Frances Wilson (1919-1995) on August 27th 1975 and they were together until she passed away on May 16th 1995. Rufus was a highly decorated World War 2 veteran who enlisted in the United States army on November 25th 1940 in Jacksonville Florida. He was part of the 124th infantry until his discharge on December 26 1946. He received a Purple Heart for bravery, Bronze Star for heroism, and a Silver Star for gallantry in action.
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    1921

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    March 24, 1921
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    Tifton, Tift County, Georgia United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen

  • Early Life & Education

    2 Years Of High School

  • Military Service

    Rufus was a recipient of the following medals: Purple Heart for bravery, Bronze Star for heroism, and a Silver Star for gallantry in action. He enlisted in the United States army on November 25th 1940 in Jacksonville Florida, and was part of the 124th infantry until his discharge on December 26 1946. Military serial#: 20418466 Enlisted: November 25, 1940 in Jacksonville Florida Military branch: Infantry Rank: Private, National Guard (officers, Warrant Officers, And Enlisted Men)

  • Professional Career

    When Rufus registered for the World War 2 draft his skillset was listed as 'Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen, N.e.c.;. He spent six years serving his country bravely in the United States army during World War 2. For fifty years from 1933 through 1985 he worked as a Locksmith and Gunsmith for Lofton and Taylor.

  • Personal Life & Family

    Rufus was a 32 degree Freemason whose lodge was the Morocco Temple in Jacksonville Florida. He was also a longtime member of the Lions Club.
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    July 13, 2004
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    Denton, Denton County, Texas United States
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    Evergreen Cemetery 4535 N Main St, in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida 32206, United States
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  • Obituary

    The following appeared in The Times-Union in Jacksonville, Duval County Florida on Friday July 16th 2004: Crumbly - Funeral services for Rufus "Rudy" Diamond Crumbly, 83, who died Tuesday, July 13, 2004, will be held Saturday at 11 am in George H. Hewell and Son Northside Funeral home with Rev. Tim Rigdon officiating. Entombment in Evergreen's Garden Cloister Mausoleum. Mr. Crumbly was born April 25, 1921 in Tifton Georgia. As a child moved to Jacksonville, Fl. where he resided until this past year. He joined the US Army in the 124th infantry. He served during WWII as a Sergeant heroically and bravely until his honorable discharge on Dec. 26, 1945. He received numerous medals including the Purple heart for bravery. The Bronze Star for heroism and the Silver Star for gallantry in action. Between the years 1933-1985 he worked as a Locksmith and Gunsmith for Lofton and Taylor. He was a longtime member of the Lions Club; Morocco Temple and a 32 Mason. Survivors include his son Rudy Crumbly Jr. (Marilyn); sister Evelyn Lloyd, numerous nieces, nephews and one great grandson.
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In 1921, in the year that Rufus D Crumbly was born, the silent film The Sheik, directed by George Melford and starring Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres (also featuring Adolphe Menjou) debuted on October 21st. Critics weren't enthusiastic but the public loved it - in the first few weeks 125,000 people had seen the movie - and it eventually exceeded $1 million in ticket sales. And Rudolph Valentino, an Italian American, became the heartthrob of a female generation.
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In 1967, he was 46 years old when on October 2nd, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first black US Supreme Court justice. Marshall was the great-grandson of a slave and graduated first in his class at Howard University Law School. His nomination to the Supreme Court was approved by the Senate, 69 to 11.
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