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Joe Cripps

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Joe Cripps passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 surrounded by friends and family. He was born on June 26, 1954 in Springdale to the late Fred and EmmaBelle Cripps. Joe graduated from Springdale High School and received two bachelor's degrees from the University of Arkansas. He taught music in the Arkansas public school system; retiring in 2011. He was also well known for his passion for music as a jazz bass player, playing with various artists including to name a few, the Woody Herman Big Band, Art Porter, Sr., Charles Thomas, Happy Times Jazz Band, and most recently the Ted Ludwig Trio. Joe is survived by his wife Debbie, his brother, Charles Cripps, his sister, Jane Hunt, his two children, Katie Kelley and Michael Cripps, and two grandchildren, Colin and Bailey. A memorial service will be held at 11: a.m. Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home. Online guestbook:www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

Published March 26, 2013

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