Elder Johnny Quent Crudup

Lebanon, Tennessee. 56 Johnny Quent Crudup was born November 25, 1958 in Wilson County Tennessee to John Henry Crudup and the late Jo Ann Hellums. He was also blessed with a very loving bonus father, the late Beauford Hellums. He completed his earthly mission and departed to his heavenly home on Thursday, January 22, 2015, at The Sarah Cannon Cancer Center. Johnny joined The Garden of Prayer Tabernacle Inc. in the early 90’s. He served in many roles while he was at “The Garden” which included deacon, Sunday School teacher and Assistant Pastor. During Johnny’s ministering journey, he pastured three churches. At the end of his journey he founded and pastored “Believers Fellowship Church” which was dear to his heart. His faith and love for God was strong and genuine even until the very end. He sung his last devotional hymn “Just Another Day” on Wednesday, January 21, 2015. Johnny attended Lebanon City Schools and graduated from Lebanon High School with the Class of 1976. He received the Army Commendation Medal July 21, 1982 for exceptionally meritorious service in the performance of duties during the period of January 4, 1979 to June 15, 1982, while serving as a Senior Personnel Management Specialist at Fort Lewis, Washington. He pursued higher education and graduated from Nashville State Technical Institute in 1985 with a dual Associate of Science in Banking and General Technology. He also graduated in 2005 from Trevecca Nazarene University with a Bachelor of Arts in Management and Human Relations. Johnny was employed at Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency. He worked periodically at Neuble Monument, Lebanon, TN. Johnny was well known in the community as Johnny X. He was known for advocating for equality and fair treatment from entities in the community including the Lebanon Police Dept. If you were in trouble or in need of help he was only a phone call away. He served as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) President of the Wilson County Chapter. He was the State Youth Advisor for the NAACP. Johnny was one of the first area Directors for the TN State Conference NAACP; member of the TN State Conference Executive Committee NAACP; member of the Organizing Committee to established area directors for the TN State Conference NAACP; Regional and National NAACP Convention Transportation Director for the TN State NAACP Youth and College Division. He received many awards from the NAACP including “The President of The Century” in June 1999. He also served on the Martin Luther King Task Force in Wilson County. As a result of the riot at Lebanon High School in 1992, Johnny served as one of the founders and mentor for All Races Together through Students Taking A Right Stand (S.T.A.R.S.). Johnny’s grandparents were the late Elam Price, James Crudup, Hattie Crudup, Air’ Rene Smith, and Roy Smith. Johnny leaves to cherish his devoted wife Sherry Crudup, whom he joined in holy matrimony February 24, 2007. (8) Devoted and Loving children: Chellemia Crudup, Jebre Clemmons, Chehalis (Moneshia) Crudup, Jamille Gay, Jereme Williams, Ja’Lisa Patterson, Marcus Patterson and Aaliyah Patterson. (4) God children: Denirio Palmer, Darreon Dilligard, Timond Chubb, and Deleisha Palmer. (13) Grandchildren: Dai-Meshia, Jordan, Lyric, Alicia, Jon’ Terio, Taylor, Kaelin, Brooke, Jon’ Mikael, Syncere, Raeven, Kaydence and Nyla. (1) great granddaughter: Alohna. (3) Aunts: Ruth Daniels, Lula Crudup and Fannie Mae Ward. (1) Uncle William Smith. (4) Very Devoted and Loving sisters: the late Cynthia Bass, Juanda (Larkatous) Moore, Yvonnda (Darrick) Gardner and Vickie Crudup. God Siblings: Monika Stafford and Keilonda Starks. Sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws: John Williams Jr. (Deborah), Gloria Batts, Eddie (Evelyn) Williams, Walter (Rosalind) Williams, Deloris Williams, Kenneth (Wilma) Williams, Jeanette (Johnny) Smith, Wallicia (Pete) Rhodes, the late Kenneth Thompson, Desi Thompson, Linda (Nathan) Petway, Diane Clemmons, Jeff (Ethelene) Clemmons, Keith (Sharon) Clemmons, Tony (DeAnna) Clemmons, Kay Clemmons and Ray Clemmons. (23) Nieces and Nephews: Davia Bass, Ronneshia Clay, Tiara Lurks, Dasha O’Leary, Tavanna Rhodes, Natasha Gross, Janeka Temple, Valesha Temple, Kandace Williams, Mariah Williams, Penelope Knox, Kendall Williams, Juan Hellums, Darryl O’ Leary Jr. ,David O’ Leary, Derick Rhodes, Michael Berry, John Ollie Williams III, Daniel Williams, David Williams, Walter Williams, Nicholas Williams, and Pierrie Jackson. A host of great nieces and nephews and cousins and friends. One very devoted cousin, Lisa Dye. Very devoted special friends: Desirre Starks, Linda Fuqua, Mr.& Mrs. Sam Benford. Johnny was loved and cherished by many. He had many roles but his favorite role was fathering. He was a father to many in the community and loved dearly. One of his favorite quotes was “If you just do what’s right the first time you want have any problems.” Regardless of circumstances and feelings, trust God. With God all things are possible Matt. 19:26. Please keep the Crudup Family in your prayers.

Elder Johnny Quent Crudup

November 25, 1958 - January 22, 2015