Cletus E. Crites

Cletus Elmer Crites, age 73, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at Heartland Care and Rehab Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born May 14, 1944 in Warrensburg, Missouri, son of Elmer R. and O. Lorene Rion Crites.

Cletus was a member of First Baptist Church in Jackson. He worked as a farm hand and later worked for VIP Industries from 1980-1999. He enjoyed being involved at the Salvation Army in Cape Girardeau as well as its men's fellowship. Cletus moved to Cape Girardeau in 1983.

Loving survivors include two sisters, Irene (Robert) Menge of St. Charles and Wilma Brugger of Jackson. He was also survived by many nieces; nephews; beloved friends and a special friend, Euetta Ford.

Cletus was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Hilda McClain and Juanita Westrich and a brother-in-law, Jerry Brugger.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until service time Thursday, January 25, 2018 at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Bradley David Crites officiating.

Interment will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to the Salvation Army.

The family would like to thank the Salvation Army and Heartland Care and Rehab for the compassion and care that was exhibited to Cletus.