Hilton "Bud" Crappell, 82, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 in his Berwick home surrounded by loved ones.
He was born on August 31, 1933, the son of Leonce Crappell and Nellie Robicheaux Crappell.
Hilton served his country in the United States Army. He was stationed in Norfolk, VA, where he worked on supply boats. Hilton then worked at Kerr McGee for 37 years as a foreman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping. He loved watching his children and grandchildren play baseball. Hilton was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend that will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his adoring wife of 57 years, Shelby "Sis" Crappell of Berwick, La; two sons, Clint Crappell and wife Cathy of Berwick, Buddy Crappell of Berwick; two daughters, Janice McIntyre and husband Mike of Bayou Vista, Mary Jones and companion Gary Vidos of Morgan City; two sisters, Delores Herman, Annie Brewer; nine grandchildren, Joe McIntyre, Katie McIntyre and fiancé Brandon Guillory, Austin McIntyre and companion Katelyn Adams, Brittany Morgan, Sammy Morgan and wife Kirstie, Melanie Williams, Mike McIntyre II, Fr. Garrett McIntyre, Annie McIntyre; and fifteen great grandchildren.
Hilton is preceded in death by his parents, Leonce Crappell and Nellie Robicheaux Crappell; his in-laws, Edgar and Agnes Hebert; two sisters, Arabelle Crappell, Geraldine Acosta; two nieces, Alberta Sons, Dana Herman; and great grandson, Bryce Morgan.
His family would like to invite friends and family to attend a visitation being held on Friday, July 29, 2016 from 5pm until 9pm and resuming Saturday, July 30, 2016 from 9am until 11am at Twin City Funeral Home. Funeral Services will begin at 11am on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Twin City Funeral Home. Hilton will be laid to rest in Morgan City Cemetery.