Dewayne Dennis Crisp

Dewayne D. Crisp, 72 a lifelong resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday morning, June 27th, 2016 in a Chattanooga health care facility. He was born on July 31st, 1943 a son of the late Staton and Mary Crisp. Dewayne was a well-known brick and block mason for many years. Dewayne was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army after faithfully serving his country. He was an avid Harley Davidson motorcycle lover. However, Dewayne will be most remembered for being a loving family man devoted to each one of them.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother Vernel Crisp and two sisters Marylene Crisp and Gertha Dean Crisp.

Dewayne leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife of thirty four years Phyllis Hancock Crisp, six children Mary Gates (Bruce Hayes), Jeff Crisp, Angie Kyker, Kelley Stone, John Shamblin (Jamie) and Jeff Hall, ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren, eight siblings Odell Crisp, Dedreck Crisp, Wendell Crisp, Ethel Newberry and Stanley Crisp all of Cleveland, Gail Dalton of Reliance, Labron Crisp of Longs, SC and Denise Clonts of Orlando, FL. He is also survived by numerous other extended family members and a host of special friends.

A celebration of his life is planned for Thursday, June 30th, 2016 at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Companion Funeral Home located at 2419 Georgetown Road NW in Cleveland, TN with the Reverend Labron Crisp officiating. Interment will follow in the Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery and will conclude with Military Honors.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, June 29th, 2016 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the funeral home parlor and also one hour prior to the service on Thursday.

You are encouraged to share a memory or your personal condolences with Dewayne’s family by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com.

Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Crisp family with his arrangements.