1927

Alfred Andrew Crumpton was born July 11, 1927 in Blaney, he was a son of the late John Jabez Crumpton and Mattie Atkerson Crumpton.

1930

According to the United States Census reported on April 18, 1930, John J Crumpton (32) rented a home in Blythewood, Richland, South Carolina with his wife Mattie E Crumpton (24). It was reported that the married when he was 26 and she was 18. Also in the home were their children; Louis L Crumpton (5), Alfred A Crumpton (2) and Cleo E Crumpton (9 months). All family members were report to have been born in South Carolina and John J was a farmer on a general farm.

1946

On March 8, 1946 at Ft McClellan, Alabama, United States, Alfred A Crumpton enlisted for the Panama Canal Department.

1952

On January 10, 1952, Alfred Crumpton was listed in the newspaper article, “Crumpton – Daughterty Wedding.”

2000

On January 19, 2000, Alfred Crumpton was listed as the living brother in the obituary of Samuel L. Crumpton.

2010

On April 18, 2010, Alfred Crumpton was mentioned as a living brother-in-law in the obituary of William “Bill” Talmadge Branham.

On November 19, 2010, Alfred Crumpton was listed as the living brother in the obituary of Mrs. Lois Crumpton Daniels.

2012

On March 30, 2012, Alfred A. Crumpton was listed as the living brother in the obituary of Christine Crumpton Wiedemann.

2013

Alfred Andrew Crumpton

Homegoing services for Alfred Andrew Crumpton, 85, of Elgin will be held Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at Harmony Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. Brian Ogburn and The Rev. Dr. Charles Everett will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday from 5-7 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Harmony Baptist Church Disaster Relief Fund, 998 Tookie Doo Lane, Elgin, SC 29045.

Mr. Crumpton passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013. Born July 11, 1927 in Blaney, he was a son of the late John Jabez Crumpton and Mattie Atkerson Crumpton. Mr. Crumpton was a member of Harmony Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Sunday school teacher, superintendent of Sunday school, and in the choir. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and retired from Shakespeare after 28 years. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and hunting.

Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Martha Branham Crumpton; daughter, Fannie Hopple (Glenn) of Elgin; granddaughter, Elizabeth Hopple of Elgin; and a sister, Cleo Daugherty of Lexington.

He was predeceased by brothers, Julian Crumpton, Samuel Crumpton; and sisters, Lois Daniels, and Christine Wiedermann.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of KershawHealth Hospice for their care and compassion, and to the family and friends for their loving support.

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