Obit for: John Allen Crabtree 
Cherokee Co. OK Archives 
Copyright c 2003 by. Betty Cholakian
This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives. 
Bettie Cholakian, Bcholakian@AOL.com 
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I have two obituaries for my Great Grandfather, John Allen Crabtree, from 
two different newspapers.  Information was given apparently by two different 
people.  In fact, Mr. Crabtree had living two sons and two daughters.  
His brother had died during the month before.  

CHEROKEE COUNTY DEMOCRAT-STAR
Friday, June 17, 1938, p. 5 c. 7
J.A. Crabtree is called by Death
  J. A. Crabtree, age 79, died at his home here Sunday, June 12, after a 
lingering illness.
   Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon 
with the Reverend S. W. Franklin officiating.
   Among the survivors are his widow, his son, Charlie, of Tahlequah, and 
his brother of Joplin, Missouri.  

TAHLEQUAH CITIZEN
THURSDAY, June 16, 1938

J. A. CRABTREE SERVICES AT
METHODIST CHURCH TUES.

Funeral services for John Allen Crabtree, 79, a carpenter, were conducted 
at the First Methodist church Tuesday afternoon by the Reverend SW Franklin, 
pastor.  Mr. Crabtree died Sunday morning at his home of pneumonia.

   He was born in Rome (sic) county, Tennessee, and had lived here several 
years.

   Surviving him are his son, Charlie Crabtree, and Mrs. Glen Couch, a daughter, 
both of this city.

   Interment was made in the City cemetery under the direction of the 
Reed-Culver funeral home.

Hope you can use something.
Bettie Cholakian
Bcholakian@AOL.com



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