WILMINGTON — Mr. Jerry Ronald Cribb, 80, was born Nov. 9, 1940, to the late Donald and Louise Cribb, in Columbus County, and passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, completing his journey of 80 years.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife of 61 years, Twylia Cribb of the home; two sons, Stephen “Mark” Cribb of Washington State and Michael “Mike” Cribb of Texas; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one sister and two brothers; along with a host of relatives and friends.
Jerry loved many sports, especially baseball, basketball, football and car racing. For over 30 years, he coached many baseball, basketball and football teams and had served as president of the Babe Ruth League, Wilmington. In 1982, he took a baseball team all the way to the World Series in Jamestown, New York. Jerry also enjoyed watching or going to car races and getting down to or out on the water for some fishing. Jerry was a member of the Wilmington Exchange for several years.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, at Wilmington Funeral Chapel.
The family would like memorials to be directed to New Hanover County Humane Society, 2405 N. 23rd St., Wilmington, NC 28405; or Zimmer Cancer Center, 2131 S. 17 St., Wilmington, NC 28401.
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