- Date Of Birth: January 1, 1924
- Date Of Death: October 11, 2014
- State: North Carolina
DURHAM Mr. Samuel Dare Crabtree, 90, of Durham, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014.
Mr. Crabtree was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the son of the late Albert Crabtree and Pearl Coley Crabtree. He served in the U. S. Army and was a self-employed Carpenter. He was the oldest living member of Gorman Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Johnny, Barnette, Bud, Leon, and Bill Crabtree; sister, Pearl Williams.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ruth Wall Crabtree; son, Al Crabtree and wife, Barbara of Durham; daughter, Dare Broughton and husband, Steve of Pennsylvania; four grandchildren, Robin Reese (Aaron) , Lori Crabtree, Vince Broughton (Pam), Krystal Broughton; 3 great-grandchildren, Tyler Broughton, Alyssa Broughton, Samantha Broughton and several nieces and nephews.