i Obituary James Howard Crump, Jr, a longtime resident of — Fairfield, CA, transitioned from his earthly home on Wednesday, March 27, 2016. He was born December 19, 1957, to Sgt. James H. Crump and > Sophia C. Crump at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, AZ. He was the first of their five children, three of which were boys. James is preceded in death by his father and brothers: Jodie Watkins Crump and Alvin Thomas Crump. As an Air Force Brat, James had the opportunity to travel the world with his parents attending © schools in many places. He received his secondary education in the Fairfield Unified School District, graduating from Vanden High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army. He earned the rank of E-5 and received numerous awards for recruiting, _ including the Three Gold Star in recognition of his recruiting ability. After ‘his — from the United States Army, he returned to Fairfield, <2. | - James never met a stranger. Once he learned your t name, it was as if he had | Known ms all of his life. ‘He leaves to cherish his memories his mother of Fairfield, CA; two _ sisters: Sophia Jeanette Yvonne Crump and Juliette Antonia Crump both of Fairfield, CA; uncles and aunts: Jimmy and Ola Shelton of Ogden UT, © Charles and Alma Jones of Lawton, OK, Clyde and Lawrence Crump of © Long Beach, CA, Annette Williams of Fairfield, CA, aunt-in-love, Barbara — Crump of Long Beach, CA, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.