James Edward “Eddie” Cribbs, age 70, of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Langdale Hospice House. He was born on November 2, 1952, in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Joseph Washington and Marylou (Holloway) Cribbs. Mr. Cribbs loved his two kids, Matt and Beverly, and his grandchild, Avery. He was a hard worker at Southeast Toyota for 35 years. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, coaching his kids at softball and baseball; he was an avid fan of the Florida Gators and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Mr. Cribbs was a super funny and generous man. He treasured and loved his wife of 40 years, Dianne Cribbs who passed away in 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his son, Matthew Cribbs of Valdosta, Georgia; daughter, Beverly Cribbs of Valdosta, Georgia; one granddaughter, Avery Cribbs of Valdosta, Georgia; one brother, Joe Cribbs and wife Gloria of Starke, Florida; three sisters: Betty Cowart and husband Michael of Starke, Florida, Darlene Kinlaw of Reidsville, North Carolina, and Kelly Stairs and husband Glenn of Keystone Heights, Florida; several nieces, nephews and extended family members.
A celebration of life will take place at 11:00 am, Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the home of his son. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice of South Georgia, Langdale Hospice House. Kind words and expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at
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