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Richard William Cramer: Obituary

Mr. Richard William Cramer of Longview Circle Hiawassee formerly of Blairsivlle went home to be with the Lord, at his home on Wednesday November 20, 2019 following an extended illness. Mr. Cramer was born on March 25, 1942 in Riverside, NJ., the son of the late Clarence Cramer and the late Eleanor Leeds Cramer. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and served his country in the Vietnam War. Richard loved fishing, duck hunting and was a forager who made many beautiful things such as wreaths, garlands and many more forest related items. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Robert and Dennis Cramer. Mr. Cramer was a member of Choestoe Baptist Church.

Surviving Mr. Cramer are his loving wife and best friend of twenty years, Alicia Donaldson Cramer of Hiawassee, one son, Ricky Cramer Jr. of NJ., four daughters and two sons in law, Tara and Jason Cravens of Mt. Holly, NJ., Melissa and Brian Eckelburg, Kim Pickens all of Burlington Township, NJ., Michelle Tischner of Cinnamenson, NJ., nineteen grandchildren and one great grandchild, niece and nephew, Nicole and Jeremy Davis, many other relatives and friends also survive.

A Celebration of Richard’s life will be held on Friday Nov. 22, 2019 at 2:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Dick Stillwell, Minister Terry Stuart and Rev. Ken Zollinger officiating. Special music will be presented by Ricky Cramer, Nicole Davis, Bill Collins and Buddy Hunter. Military Honors will be presented by the North GA Honor Guard. Flowers are accepted of if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to Homestead Hospice in Richard’s memory. The family will meet with friends following the services.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com

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