Roger M Cribbs Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Roger M. Cribbs, the son of the late Thelma and Joseph Cribbs, was born on May 27, 1947 in Chicago, IL and went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2020. Roger was preceded in death by two sisters, Carol Jean Cribbs and Minnie Margaret Cribbs and three brothers, Stanley Cribbs, Glenn Cribbs and Donald Cribbs. Roger grew up in Chicago, IL and served in the United States Army as a sergeant and expert rifleman in the 70s. In the 80s, he relocated to the state of Pennsylvania, where he started his professional career with Bell Atlantic (currently known as Verizon) . He decided to retire in 2011 as a bus driver and mechanic employed with Chester Upland School District in Chester, PA. Roger also enjoyed attending church service as a member of New Bethel Church in Chester, PA where he was ordained a deacon under the leadership of Bishop Roosevelt Legette Sr. until he relocated. Roger was a funny, generous, caring man and devoted friend. He loved music, sports and was an avid tennis player and golfer. Left to cherish Roger’s memory are three children; Akilah Cribbs of Marietta, GA, Jabari Cribbs of Pittsburg, PA and Kyle Coleman of Newark, DE; two grandchildren, Vaughn Walls and Baylee Walls; three sisters, Edna Cooper of Chicago, IL, Leola Payne of Chicago, IL and Sandra (Cedric) Ingram of Upper Darby, PA; nieces and nephews, Bruce Cribbs, Valencia Cribbs, Cameron Cribbs, Jason Cribbs, Leticia (Larissa) Kaufman-West, LaToya West and LaDawn Cribbs; long time friend Hazel Legette and a host of other cousins and friends.

Roger M Cribbs

May 27, 1947 - September 23, 2020