Elmer Richards Krebs Sr., age 90, passed away early Friday morning peacefully in the comfort of his own home. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Circlewood Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be from 6 -8 p.m. Monday, February 22, 2016, at Circlewood Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph R. and Olevia Krebs; son Elmer Richards Krebs Jr. (Ricky); granddaughter Britni Leigh Wilhite; son in law, Richard Lee Ellis; and two brothers and three sisters.
Mr. Krebs was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi on February 3rd, 1926. He moved to Tuscaloosa in 1938 and met his bride-to-be at what was known as Tuscaloosa Junior High School. After he graduated high school, he joined the United States Navy.
Volunteering to support the war effort in World War II, Mr. Krebs entered active duty on March 10, 1944. After graduating Basic Training at Naval Training Center Great Lakes, Illinois, he was assigned to Amphibious Training Base Little Creek, Virginia and then to USS LSM 223 where he served in various overseas conflicts in the Pacific area of operation ultimately receiving the Philippine Liberation Medal and two (2) Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medals.
Mr. Krebs was employed at BF Goodrich for 39 years with perfect attendance and, as a hobby, he worked part time upholstering for City Upholstery, which he enjoyed greatly.
Mr. Krebs was known as “Pop” by all who knew him, and all who knew him loved him. Above all, Pop put Christ first, family second, and church third. He loved his family with all of his heart; nothing pleased him more than to spend time with them and family trips were his favorite. Pop was a man of few words, but he did not have to say much. He lived by the example that Christ set for us. When reflecting on the fruits of the spirit, (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control) it would be hard to single one out for Pop. He displayed every one of them with the way he lived and treated others. In every sense of the word, he was a true gentleman. Pop will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. His legacy will live on throughout his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph R. and Olevia Krebs; son Elmer Richards Krebs Jr. (Ricky); granddaughter Britni Leigh Wilhite; son in law, Richard Lee Ellis; and two brothers and three sisters.
Mr. Krebs was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi on February 3rd, 1926. He moved to Tuscaloosa in 1938 and met his bride-to-be at what was known as Tuscaloosa Junior High School. After he graduated high school, he joined the United States Navy.
Volunteering to support the war effort in World War II, Mr. Krebs entered active duty on March 10, 1944. After graduating Basic Training at Naval Training Center Great Lakes, Illinois, he was assigned to Amphibious Training Base Little Creek, Virginia and then to USS LSM 223 where he served in various overseas conflicts in the Pacific area of operation ultimately receiving the Philippine Liberation Medal and two (2) Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medals.
Mr. Krebs was employed at BF Goodrich for 39 years with perfect attendance and, as a hobby, he worked part time upholstering for City Upholstery, which he enjoyed greatly.
Mr. Krebs was known as “Pop” by all who knew him, and all who knew him loved him. Above all, Pop put Christ first, family second, and church third. He loved his family with all of his heart; nothing pleased him more than to spend time with them and family trips were his favorite. Pop was a man of few words, but he did not have to say much. He lived by the example that Christ set for us. When reflecting on the fruits of the spirit, (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control) it would be hard to single one out for Pop. He displayed every one of them with the way he lived and treated others. In every sense of the word, he was a true gentleman. Pop will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. His legacy will live on throughout his family.
Elmer Richards Krebs Sr., age 90, passed away early Friday morning peacefully in the comfort of his own home. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Circlewood Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be from 6 -8 p.m. Monday, February 22, 2016, at Circlewood Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph R. and Olevia Krebs; son Elmer Richards Krebs Jr. (Ricky); granddaughter Britni Leigh Wilhite; son in law, Richard Lee Ellis; and two brothers and three sisters.
Mr. Krebs was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi on February 3rd, 1926. He moved to Tuscaloosa in 1938 and met his bride-to-be at what was known as Tuscaloosa Junior High School. After he graduated high school, he joined the United States Navy.
Volunteering to support the war effort in World War II, Mr. Krebs entered active duty on March 10, 1944. After graduating Basic Training at Naval Training Center Great Lakes, Illinois, he was assigned to Amphibious Training Base Little Creek, Virginia and then to USS LSM 223 where he served in various overseas conflicts in the Pacific area of operation ultimately receiving the Philippine Liberation Medal and two (2) Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medals.
Mr. Krebs was employed at BF Goodrich for 39 years with perfect attendance and, as a hobby, he worked part time upholstering for City Upholstery, which he enjoyed greatly.
Mr. Krebs was known as “Pop” by all who knew him, and all who knew him loved him. Above all, Pop put Christ first, family second, and church third. He loved his family with all of his heart; nothing pleased him more than to spend time with them and family trips were his favorite. Pop was a man of few words, but he did not have to say much. He lived by the example that Christ set for us. When reflecting on the fruits of the spirit, (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control) it would be hard to single one out for Pop. He displayed every one of them with the way he lived and treated others. In every sense of the word, he was a true gentleman. Pop will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. His legacy will live on throughout his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph R. and Olevia Krebs; son Elmer Richards Krebs Jr. (Ricky); granddaughter Britni Leigh Wilhite; son in law, Richard Lee Ellis; and two brothers and three sisters.
Mr. Krebs was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi on February 3rd, 1926. He moved to Tuscaloosa in 1938 and met his bride-to-be at what was known as Tuscaloosa Junior High School. After he graduated high school, he joined the United States Navy.
Volunteering to support the war effort in World War II, Mr. Krebs entered active duty on March 10, 1944. After graduating Basic Training at Naval Training Center Great Lakes, Illinois, he was assigned to Amphibious Training Base Little Creek, Virginia and then to USS LSM 223 where he served in various overseas conflicts in the Pacific area of operation ultimately receiving the Philippine Liberation Medal and two (2) Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medals.
Mr. Krebs was employed at BF Goodrich for 39 years with perfect attendance and, as a hobby, he worked part time upholstering for City Upholstery, which he enjoyed greatly.
Mr. Krebs was known as “Pop” by all who knew him, and all who knew him loved him. Above all, Pop put Christ first, family second, and church third. He loved his family with all of his heart; nothing pleased him more than to spend time with them and family trips were his favorite. Pop was a man of few words, but he did not have to say much. He lived by the example that Christ set for us. When reflecting on the fruits of the spirit, (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control) it would be hard to single one out for Pop. He displayed every one of them with the way he lived and treated others. In every sense of the word, he was a true gentleman. Pop will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. His legacy will live on throughout his family.
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