Ronnie Edward Cribbs, age 77, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, June 26th 2024 at his home in Woodville, Alabama.
He was born at the Huntsville Clinic in Huntsville, Alabama to Opal Edward Cribbs and Edith (Ray) Cribbs . He graduated from Lee High School in 1965 and married his beloved wife Belinda Love (Gross) Cribbs in 1967. He retired from Dunlop Tire and Rubber and worked with his eldest son at his roofing company until 2013.
Ronnie and his wife have been members of West Huntsville Baptist Church since 1972 where Ronnie was a children’s church teacher/director, a deacon, and a bus pastor. He is also remembered for his puppeteer ministry work. Ronnie was member of the Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA) and known to be an avid Alabama football fan.
He is remembered to be man full of faith and love for his family who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life like walking his service dog whom he shared a special bond. He was known as Papa Ronnie or the nickname Pepperoni by his grandkids.
Ronnie is survived by his wife Belinda, a brother, Scott Cribbs (married to Ginger Cribbs); two sons, Charlie (Married to Theresa Cribbs) and Daniel, six grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate the homegoing of Ronnie Cribbs at West Huntsville Baptist Church Saturday, June 29. Visitation is 10:30 am and a service will be held at 11. There will be a meal for the family following service.
Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
