James L. Crull, 93, lifelong resident of Wabash, Indiana, died at 10:50 pm, Thursday, February 9, 2023, at his home. He was born on May 25, 1929, in Wabash, to Lewis “Louie” and Ruth (Campbell) Crull.
Jim was a 1948 graduate of Wabash High School. He was a Corporal in the US Army, serving from 1951 to October 1952, during the Korean Conflict. Jim married Betty Thompson in Lincolnville, Indiana on May 25, 1952. After his discharge from the Army, Jim and Betty built their new home, and remained there for their entire married lives. He and Betty owned and operated Crull’s Saw & Cutter Service for more than 67 years, and had many customers from across the country. He also worked at Ford Meter Box in Wabash, retiring after 42 years. Jim was one of the founding officers of the Ford Meter Box Federal Credit Union, and served as Vice President for six months, and President for six years. He was a member and past Deacon of the Treaty Church of Christ, and read through the Bible 11 times. He enjoyed genealogy work and traced his family back to Germany around 1729. Jim also enjoyed reading, woodworking, as well as metal work. He was the Secretary/Treasurer of the Indiana State Coachman Club for six years. Jim and Betty were involved with their children’s scouting activities, and also toured many parts of the country with the Huntington Seniors.
He is survived by his wife, Betty R. Crull of Wabash; and two children, Brenda (Larry) Conner of Wabash, and Tom Crull of Roann, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, David Lee Crull.
Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Ryan Weaver officiating. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion. Friends may call 3-7 pm Monday, at the funeral home.
Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County.
The memorial guest book for Jim may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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