Obituary of FLETCHER B. CRICHTON Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - October 18, 1996 Fletcher B. Crichton, 95, of Main St., died Oct. 17, 1996, in his home Mr. Crichton was a lifelong resident of Southampton County. He was the widower of Forrest Williams Crichton, to whom he was married for 67 years. He was the oldest son of eight children of the late Edward Winfield and Rena Joyner Crichton. Mr. Crichton was retired from Whitehurst Paving Company of Richmond and also a retired farmer. He was the only surviving member of the 1921 Courtland High School football team, which beat Thomas Jefferson High for the Virginia State Championship. After his retirement, he cooked many meals for his fellow members of the Indiantown Hunt Club, and he enjoyed many hours of fishing on the Nottoway River. He was a member of Capron United Methodist Church and the Capron Ruritan Club. He is survived by two daughters, Winifred C. Fanshaw and her husband, Kenneth of Norfolk, Clyde C. Pulley and her husband C. Graham of Courtland; a son, James Bentley Crichton and his wife, Marjorie of Waverly; a sister, Florence C. Cliatt of Norfolk; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. He was predeceased by three brothers and three sisters, James Winfield Crichton, Leroy Joseph "Dick" Crichton, Edward Winfield "Pretty" Crichton, Elsie C. Hawks, Sallie C. Holmes Hatton and Margaret C. Powers. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Capron Cemetery by the Rev. Lowell Stovall. The family will receive friends at the home of Clyde and Graham Pulley, 28521 Pulley Drive in Courtland. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Capron Rescue Squad. Wright Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL Page: B4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary ––– Fletcher B. Crichton, 95, of Main St., Southampton County, Virginia, died 17 Oct 1996 at home; he was the widower of Forrest Williams Crichton, married 67 years, and was the oldest son of the late Edward Winfield and Rena Joyner Crichton. A graveside service for Fletcher B. Crichton was conducted at 2 p.m. on a Saturday in Capron Cemetery in Southampton County, Virginia, by the Rev. Lowell Stovall of Capron United Methodist Church, and burial was in Capron Cemetery. ––– Transcript ––– FLETCHER B. CRICHTON Fletcher B. Crichton, 95, of Main St., died 17 Oct 1996, in his home. Mr. Crichton was a lifelong resident of Southampton County. He was the widower of Forrest Williams Crichton, to whom he was married for 67 years. He was the oldest son of eight children of the late Edward Winfield and Rena Joyner Crichton. Mr. Crichton was retired from Whitehurst Paving Company of Richmond and also a retired farmer. He was the only surviving member of the 1921 Courtland High School football team, which beat Thomas Jefferson High for the Virginia State Championship. After his retirement, he cooked many meals for his fellow members of the Indiantown Hunt Club, and he enjoyed many hours of fishing on the Nottoway River. He was a member of Capron United Methodist Church and the Capron Ruritan Club. He is survived by two daughters, Winifred C. Fanshaw and her husband, Kenneth of Norfolk, Clyde C. Pulley and her husband C. Graham of Courtland; a son, James Bentley Crichton and his wife, Marjorie of Waverly; a sister, Florence C. Cliatt of Norfolk; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. He was predeceased by three brothers and three sisters, James Winfield Crichton, Leroy Joseph "Dick" Crichton, Edward Winfield "Pretty" Crichton, Elsie C. Hawks, Sallie C. Holmes Hatton and Margaret C. Powers. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Capron Cemetery by the Rev. Lowell Stovall. The family will receive friends at the home of Clyde and Graham Pulley, 28521 Pulley Drive in Courtland. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Capron Rescue Squad. Wright Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ––– Vital Statistics ––– |--------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Fletcher B. Crichton | | Age | 95 years | | Birth | 1881 (estimated), Southampton County, Virginia | | Death | 17 Oct 1996, Main St., home | |--------------------------------------------------------| ––– Table of Relationships ––– |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Relationship | Residence | | Fletcher B. Crichton | Deceased | Main St., Southampton County, Virginia | | Edward Winfield Crichton | Deceased father | Unknown | | Rena Joyner Crichton | Deceased mother | Unknown | | Forrest Williams Crichton | Deceased wife | Unknown | | Winifred C. Fanshaw | Daughter | Norfolk | | Kenneth Fanshaw | Son‑in‑law (husband of Winifred) | Norfolk | | Clyde C. Pulley | Daughter | Courtland | | C. Graham Pulley | Son‑in‑law (husband of Clyde) | Courtland | | James Bentley Crichton | Son | Waverly | | Marjorie Crichton | Daughter‑in‑law (wife of James Bentley) | Waverly | | Florence C. Cliatt | Sister | Norfolk | | James Winfield Crichton | Deceased brother | Unknown | | Leroy Joseph "Dick" Crichton | Deceased brother | Unknown | | Edward Winfield "Pretty" Crichton | Deceased brother | Unknown | | Elsie C. Hawks | Deceased sister | Unknown | | Sallie C. Holmes Hatton | Deceased sister | Unknown | | Margaret C. Powers | Deceased sister | Unknown | | Capron United Methodist Church | Church member | Capron | | Capron Ruritan Club | Club member | Capron | | Capron Rescue Squad | Beneficiary of memorial donations | Capron | |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| ––– Publication Details ––– |---------------------------------| | Field | Value | | Location | Norfolk, VA | | Name | The Virginian-Pilot | | Date | 18 Oct 1996 | | Edition | FINAL | | Section | LOCAL | | Page | B4 | |---------------------------------| ––– Other Relevant Information ––– • Retired from Whitehurst Paving Company of Richmond. • Retired farmer. • Only surviving member of the 1921 Courtland High School football team, which beat Thomas Jefferson High for the Virginia State Championship. • Cooked many meals for members of the Indiantown Hunt Club after retirement. • Enjoyed fishing on the Nottoway River. • Member of Capron United Methodist Church. • Member of Capron Ruritan Club. • Birth name of spouse: Forrest Williams Crichton. 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