Jerry Ronald Cribb

November 9, 1940 - November 14, 2020
Jerry Ronald Cribb

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Mr. Jerry Ronald Cribb, of Wilmington, NC was born on 11/9/1940 to the late Donald and Louise Cribb, in Columbus County, NC, and passed away on 11/14/2020, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, completing his journey of 80 years.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife of 61 years, Twylia Cribb, of the home; two sons, Stephen “Mark” Cribb, of Washington State and Michael “Mike” Cribb, of Texas; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; a sister and two brothers, along with a host of relatives and friends.

Jerry loved many sports especially Baseball, Basketball, Football and Car Racing. For over 30 years he coached many Baseball, Basketball and Football teams and had served as President of the Babe Ruth League in Wilmington, NC. In 1982 he took a Baseball team all the way to the World Series in Jamestown, NY. Jerry also enjoyed watching or going to Car Races and getting down to or out on the water for some Fishing. Jerry was a Member of the Wilmington Exchange for several years.

A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2020 from 11:00AM till 1:00PM, at the Wilmington Funeral Chapel

The family would like memorial be directed to the New Hanover County Humane Society 2405 N. 23rd Street Wilmington, NC 28405 or the Zimmer Cancer Center 2131 S. 17 Street Wilmington, NC 28401

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  • November 18, 2020
    Alýce Maurer says:
    I worked with Jerry at O'Reilly's Auto Parts. He was always fun to talk to. I loved his stories about growing up in Columbus County. He was so proud of his family. He will be truly missed. God Bless you and your family at this time of loss.

  • November 18, 2020
    DEE Williamson says:
    Will be remenber with love and a great full great full heart for putting up with me for 60 years family are in my prayers

  • November 17, 2020
    Cindy Stancil says:
    Dear Twylia I will always remember spending wonderful times with you and Jerry at the Liberty Christmas Parties and watching you dance!!! Keeping you in my prayers.

  • November 17, 2020
    Cindy Stancil says:
    Dear Twylia I will never forget spending time with you and Jerry at the Liberty Christmas parties and watching the two of you dance! Keeping you in my prayers.

  • November 17, 2020
    Janet Fitzgerald says:
    Thinking of you, Twylia, and all your wonderful family in this terrible time and praying for your peace and comfort.