Frank Robert Cripps, age 62, of Springfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Citizens Memorial Hospital. He was born March 15, 1949, in Newberry, Michigan, to William and Rena (Goodman) Cripps.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Rena Agnes Cripps; and three sons, Douglas Howell, Dennis Howell, and Fredrick Cripps. He is survived by five sons, David Howell, Donald Howell , Frank Howell, Tony Howell, and Fritz Cripps; numeous grandchildren; one brother, Arnold Moses; his wife, Norma Jean Cripps; and a host of friends and family.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Burial will be held in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Freewill Baptist P.O. Box 105 Conway, Missouri 65632. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.