Horace “Dee” Dayton Cribbs

Horace “Dee” Dayton Cribbs, IV of Walnut Grove, born June 7, 1959, left this world May 5, 2021. He left this world horseback, just like he always wanted. He lived most of his childhood in the saddle, working side-by-side with his dad on the farm and was surrounded by lifelong friends.
Cribbs is survived by his loving wife Nancy Cribbs (Blew) since March 20, 1999; five children Horace “Hooter” Dayton Cribbs, V, wife Lacie Cribbs of Marionville; daughter Sami Young, husband Brett Young of Marionville; son Darrell Cribbs, wife Cassie Cribbs of Fair Grove; daughter Amanda Sharp, husband Cody Sharp of Walnut Grove; daughter Alyssa Bailey, husband Colt Bailey of Blue Jacket, Okla.; his mother and father Horace Dee Cribbs, III and Sally Cribbs of Walnut Grove; sister Jenny Gilkey, husband Steve Gilkey of Walnut Grove; Brothers-in-law Ron and wife Shari Blew and Ken and wife Nancy Blew all of Mount Hope, Kan..
Cribbs was so proud of his 10 grandchildren and they loved him something fierce. He is also survived by a herd of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Horace, Jr. and Genevieve Cribbs of Brighton; Charles and Jean Robertson of Walnut Grove.
Visitation was from 1 p.m. until service time, Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Big Woody Pasture Roping, Walnut Grove. Funeral services began at 4 p.m., at Big Woody Pasture Roping, with burial following at Greene Lawn Cemetery, Walnut Grove.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Big Woody Pasture Roping in Cribbs’ name.