Ira (Jr.) Cribbs (aka June Bug), passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on Sunday, October 23, 2022, surrounded by family.

He was born September 16, 1942, to the late Henry L. and Carrie L. (nee: Cribbs) Buck in Vernon, AL.

Ira became a resident of Racine, WI in 1968 after coming here to work at J.I.Case Co. He worked there for 30 years as a Q.A.A. mechanic. He was baptized as one of Jehovah's witnesses in September 1969 along with his wife, Matilda. He became a full-time evangelizer in 1992 which he did up to his passing, something he found extreme joy in. He also loved to travel.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Matilda M. (nee: Henley) Cribbs and children, Katherine L. Cribbs and Kelvin Cribbs; his grandchildren, Ronald and NaShay Curtis-Cribbs; and many nieces, nephews, and longtime friends. In addition to his parents; Henry L. and Carrie L. Buck, he was preceded in death by; his eldest son, Ira Keith Cribbs; brothers, James Hill, Phil Hill, Henry L. Oakley and Henry L. (Bubba) Buck; sister, Raimee Cheeks; uncle, Hall Hill; aunt, Emma Hill; and brother-in-law, Johnny Washington.

Funeral services honoring Ira's life will be held at 3:00 o'clock PM on Friday, November 4 ^th , 2022 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 1600 Summerset Dr. The Speaker will be Norman Lynch.

Family burial will be on Saturday, November 5 ^th , 2022 at 10:00 AM.

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