John Robert (Bobby) Crizer, 78, of 401 Corner Drive, Covington, Virginia, died Friday, December 6, 2013 at his residence.

Mr. Crizer was born January 22, 1935 in Covington, a son of the late Henry and Mary Arritt Crizer.

He served his country with the United States Air Force.

He retired in 1997 from # 8 paper machine at MeadWestvaco.

Mr. Crizer was a member of Faith Baptist Church, where he served as Church Treasurer. He was a member of Disciples Sunday School Class and the Victory Bible Class.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Jones Crizer in 2009, and a sister, Shirley Thompson.

Surviving are his daughter, Karen Bradley and her husband, Tim of Covington; his son, David Crizer and his wife, Roberta of Covington; five grandchildren, Michael Crizer, Mathew Crizer, Seth Bradley, Hannah Bradley, and Luke Bradley; one brother, Paul Crizer of Covington; sister-In-law, Peggy McDowell of Chesapeake, and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive their friends Sunday evening from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Arritt Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 9, 2013 in the Faith Baptist Church with the Rev. Billy Price officiating.

The interment will be made in Alleghany Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will grandsons and nephews.

Memorial donations in Mr. Crizer's name may be made to the Faith Baptist Church Building Fund, 311 Jackson Drive, Covington, VA 24426 or to Mountain Regional Hospice, P. O. Box 637, Clifton Forge, VA 24422.

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