Willie O. Crumpton 82 of Rio Rancho NM formerly of Newberry died Friday January 3 2014 in Rio Rancho NM. He was born on May 10 1931 in Pomaria a son of the late Walter A. and Genevia Long Crumpton. Mr. Crumpton retired as Chief from the U.S. Navy after 21 years of service. He was proud of his work with the Seabees and was an avid fisherman. He is survived by 2 daughters Mary Willett of Rio Rancho NM and Lisa Jepsen of Petaluma CA; 2 sons Eddie Crumpton of Rio Rancho NM and Dan Willett of Petaluma CA; 4 grandchildren Joseph Willett Marlayna Willett Christopher Jepsen and Scott Jepsen; a sister Corrie Davenport of Summerville SC; a brother Walter J. Crumpton of Columbia SC; the mother of his children Rose Crumpton of Rio Rancho NM; and many loved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters Rebecca Koon and Juanita Harris. Funeral services were conducted 11:00 AM Saturday January 11 2014 at the St. Phillips Lutheran Church by the Rev. Terry Amick. Interment with military honors was in St. Philips Lutheran Church Cemetery. The family did receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 PM Friday at the Whitaker Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.whitakerfuneralhome.com. Whitaker Funeral Home of Newberry SC is assisting the family.