Garlin W. Crites

Message from Kevin Pipher

Penny candy after school at Franklin was the best... Multigenerational local legend rich with history and contribution. Rest in piece Mr. Crites...

A candle was lit by Rachel Jelar on December 22, 2017 1:04 PM

A candle was lit by Becky Thomas on December 20, 2017 10:45 PM

Message from Karla Auker-Love

Patti and Family, my heart goes out to you during this very hard time. Patti I remember you talking about your dad and the folks at the restaurant in high school. I’m certain he was a wonderful man.

Message from Karla Auker-Love

Patti and Family, my heart goes out to you during this very hard time. Patti I remember you talking about your dad and the folks at the restaurant in high school. I’m certain he was a wonderful man.

Message from ellen morton

Best years of my life was with you garlin I will miss him I wish I could have been with all of you

Message from Scot Baldwin

Garlin will be missed by many. He always had a smile and a hot coffee everytime I came in.

Message from Butch Facemire

Susan, Patty and family,
You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time. I have such fond memories as a child of our time together. I am so glad that we got to come to the restaurant a couple of years ago for a visit and a wonderful breakfast.
We will be in touch in the days a head.
Love,
Butch & Judy
Murphy, NC

A candle was lit by Sandra and Helena Shevel on December 20, 2017 3:02 PM

Message from Sandra Shevel (Kish)

I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Garland and so did my family. The Community has suffered a great loss, as no one will ever be like Garland. Many healing blessings to Sue and all the Family

A candle was lit by Kathy Feank on December 20, 2017 2:39 PM

Message from Kathy Frank

So sorry for your loss. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

Message from Butch Facemire

Susan, Patty and families,

You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Will be in touch.
Love,
Butch & Judy

Message from Barbara Bayne (Sorrentino)

I am so sorry for your loss. Garland was a wonderful man and so good to everyone. My prayers are with the family.

Message from Ryan Dean and family

We are so very sorry for your lose , our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to you and all your family. Garlin was a kind and gentle sole and will be deeply missed.

A candle was lit by Russell & Carolyn Duchon on December 20, 2017 10:08 AM

A candle was lit by ken miklos on December 20, 2017 9:59 AM

Message from kenneth miklos

Sorry to see him go. Garlin and I worked to gather in Wodsworth at Ultraloom a window company.we were hired the same day. he was the nice`s guy you wanted to meet. we be came friends instantly.after the plant closed i would stop in the store from time to time to see him.always friendly what a great guy.back then we had nick name`s his was pop and mine was nunya. sorry to see you go.

A candle was lit by DEWAYNE WOOD on December 20, 2017 8:52 AM

A candle was lit by Gary and Becky Bishop on December 20, 2017 7:44 AM

A candle was lit by Va on December 20, 2017 7:40 AM

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Prayers for the family. Many good memories of him and Crites restaurant.

A candle was lit by Dave and Marge gru6 on December 20, 2017 7:30 AM

A candle was lit by Lydia Maki on December 20, 2017 6:50 AM

A candle was lit by Brenda Cadieux on December 20, 2017 6:47 AM

A candle was lit by Sue Brogan on December 20, 2017 5:21 AM

Message from Gail Kibe

Crites restaurant is a staple in Wadsworth. Garlin worked so hard cooking all the meals for 47 years. He was a wonderful man and a friend to us all. I rented a house from him years ago and he was a great landlord. He will be so missed!

A candle was lit by Gail Kibe on December 20, 2017 1:42 AM

A candle was lit by Connie Nicewander on December 19, 2017 11:32 PM

Message from connie nicewander

So very sorry to hear this Prayers for the family!

Message from Bill and Mary Wright

Susan, Our sincere sympathy at your dad's passing. He was a remarkable man and I know he will be missed. God Bless and comfort you.

Message from Michele Keller

Patty, Susan and the entire family! Your dad was such an caring, kind and strong man. He will be missed by many, but his memories live on in our hearts! God bless the entire family, we love you! Paul and Michele

Message from Linda Given Collins

My Sincere Sympathies. Garland will surely be missed by so many that knew & cared about him. A very hard working man that fed & blessed many people. May he truly rest in Peace.

A candle was lit by Paul and Michele Keller on December 19, 2017 10:26 PM

Message from Carl Davis

Thoughts and Prayers for the Family and Friends

A candle was lit by Carl Davis on December 19, 2017 10:19 PM

Message from Dale and Sheila Crites

He will be greatly missed. Many wonderful memories. Prayers for the family.

A candle was lit by Rick and Dennie on December 19, 2017 9:10 PM

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the sweet memories of a life well-lived be of great comfort to you.

Message from Teresa Huegle

So sorry for your loss, I used to work with him and have gone to the restaurant for years. My daughter knew what penny candy was .God bless you're family and friends