BENTON, Mo. — John Crispin, 64, of Benton, and formerly of Waterford, Michigan, passed away Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022.

He was born Oct. 29, 1958, to Donald Gene and Phyllis Farrow Crispin in Chicago. John married Sharon Payne on Dec. 31, 1997, in Wixom, Michigan, and she survives.

In 2017, John retired from AT&T after more than 40 years of employment.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon; two daughters, Tabitha Crispin of Clarkston, Michigan, and Cassandra (Freddie) Armstead of Macomb, Michigan; stepson, Dustin (Lindsay) Cauble of Gordonville; three brothers, Mike (Henadi) Crispin of Davison, Michigan, Joe (Dee) Bernard of Fountain Hills, Arizona, and Dennis Reinwand of Hartland, Michigan; sister, Cherly (Steve) Henderson of Petoskey, Michigan; eight grandchildren, Leah Cauble, Seth Cauble, Gus Cauble, Mackenzie Guthery, Coral Guthery, Owen Crispin, Myrna Crispin and Gwynne Coxen; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents.

The family will host a private memorial service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Crain Funeral Home.