Jesse L. Cramblit

Mr. Jesse L. Cramblit, age 80, passed away Friday, September 5, 2008 at a local hospital. He was born September 1, 1928 in London, OH to Leon and Lillian (Pant) Cramblit. He married the former Betty J. Garvey in Muskegon on January 26, 1952. She preceded him in death on September 2, 1987. Jesse served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was employed as a machinist at Muskegon Piston Ring for 42 years until his retirement in 1985. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and woodworker. He was a member of Pulaski Lodge, Lithuanian Club and Fruitport Eagles. He is survived by 2 sons, Jesse D. Cramblit and Kenneth J. Cramblit of Muskegon; 1 daughter Brenda (Bill) Derby of Muskegon; 1 sister, Shirley Garvey-Smith of Muskegon; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; also, many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Douglas and Kevin; brother William and 2 sisters, Harriet Franklin and Glenna Dannes. The FUNERAL SERVICE will be held Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at The Lee Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. (231) 733-1100 with PastorRandy Murphy officiating. Visitation will begin 1 hour prior to the service. He will be laid to rest in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. MEMORIALS: American Cancer Society.