James”Sonny” Alton Crusenberry
November 13, 1940 ~ February 6, 2011
James Alton "Sonny" Crusenberry, Sr., age 70, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 06, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Edgecombe County, he was the son of Ethel Vandiford Crusenberry of Rocky Mount and the late James Calvin Crusenberry.
Sonny ran Howard Johnson's Shell Service Station for 8 years and he was currently the owner of Sonny's Towing and Repair Service of Rocky Mount.
Along with his mother, Sonny is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Claudia Whitley Crusenberry; sons, James A. Crusenberry, Jr. and wife Katherine of Castalia and Michael C. Crusenberry of Raleigh; grandchildren, Stephen Crusenberry of Castalia and Katie Crusenberry of Raleigh; and great-grandchild, Dominic Sharpiro of Raleigh. He is also survived by his sisters, Janice C. Howell and husband Jim of Wilson and Judy C. Rogers and husband Don of Rocky Mount.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Tuesday evening, February 08, 2011 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to remember Sonny will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday afternoon in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jacky Raper officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friends of Hospice - Nash General, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 2/8, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 2/9, 2:00 pm
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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I could talk for days of the times I remember my Pop (Larry Grant Sr.) and I riding down to see Sonny so he could work on one of those old Pontiacs! (and here I am driving a Pontiac myself…20+ years later!) I have nothing but fond memories of this great man. Ms. Claudia and family, I am so so sorry.
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TO MY FATHER It has been more than ten years Since we first met Each day and each year growing ever closer Only knowing later in life What its like to have a father Old fashioned and set in your ways Just another quality Ive always admired My car, my education, my journey in life All made possible because of you Your devotion and dedication Something I can never forget Frustrations, stress, and worries Eased by having a moment with you I remember all those moments of when we spoke Words and Actions cant justify My admiration and gratitude for you Hoping that one day I can show you The man that Ive become Wishing that you can be with me just a bit longer From now to ever after In Remembrance of You, my Dear Father