Milan, Tenn. - Lt. Col, Retired Everette Crumpler III, 65, passed away Monday, January 20, 2012, after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born December 2, 1946, in Fort Bragg, NC, he was the son of the late Everette B. Jr. and Francis N. Crumpler.
LTC Crumpler was commander of the Milan arsenal from 1992-94 and was a decorated soldier over his 22-year career in the U.S. Army, earning numerous medals and honors.
Everette is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Everette IV and Lauren (Shawn) Biggs; and one grandson, Ryan.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Everette’s name to the Make-A-Wish Foundation or the United Way.
