Carroll "Sonny" Crabbs' Obituary
In Loving Memory and with deep sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Carroll “Sonny” Crabbs on December 24th, 2024. Sonny will be forever missed by his loving family, close friends, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him.
Sonny, who was born and raised in Frederick, was 82. He served in the U.S. Navy before he met the love of his life, Donna. He was the son of the late Leroy Crabbs and Catherine Schwearing Crabbs.
He was a true outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting, and making his bows, arrows, and fishing lures. He had a long career as an Animal Caretaker and Biologist. He was a member of the American Legion Post #11. Sonny also served his community as a firefighter for many years.
He is survived in death by his wife Donna, daughter Brenda and her husband Brent, daughter Wendy and her fiancé Edward, three grandchildren, one step-grandson, and one great-grandchild, his two sisters Shirley and Libby, and extended family.
The memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on January 4th at the Resthaven Funeral Home, 9501-B Catoctin Mountain Highway, Frederick, MD 21703. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Dementias Society of America in Memory of Carroll Crabbs. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.resthaven.us.
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