Donald Calvin Crupper

Donald Calvin Crupper, 93, of Williamstown, KY, entered his eternal home on Thursday February 20, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospice care – Edgewood. Born on October 12, 1931 Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of the late Adam Calvin “A.C.” and Mary Lucille Davis Crupper. Don graduated from Bethany High School (Owen Co.); upon graduation he attended the University of Kentucky, before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. He served in the Korean Conflict and earned the rank of S/SGT. After proudly serving his country for four years, he was honorably discharged in 1955. Having the strong patriotic spirit that he had, he gained much satisfaction from attending any and every military recognition service possible. Don, along with his late brother, Clay, owned and operated Crupper Brothers Milk Hauling Services for 35 years. He also operated his own bulldozer service. In 2016 he was named the “Veteran of the Year” by the City of Williamstown. Since 2018 he traveled every Sunday to worship at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Owenton, where he held his membership. He leaves to carry on his legacy to his two sons: Kim (Jackie) Crupper of Williamstown, KY, Kevin (Tonia) Crupper of Dry Ridge, KY; one sister: Joyce Clifford (Chuck Duffy) of Cynthiana, KY; two grandchildren: Matthew Crupper, Rebecca Eden and three great-grandchildren: Colton, Jaxson, Branson, along with two sister-n-laws: Linda Riley and Mary Crupper. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Clay Crupper and David Crupper, a grandson, Staff Sergeant Joshua Tate Crupper and a great-grandson, Braxton David Crupper. Visitation will be Friday February 28, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. at Stanley Funeral Homes – Williamstown. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 with Pastor Milkweed Wotier officiating. Interment will be in Hill Crest Cemetery in Dry Ridge. Memorial contributions may be made in Don’s memory to: Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, 3575 Sweet Owen Rd. (P.O. Box 189), Owenton, KY 40359 OR Gideons International – Grant County Camp, P.O. Box 222, Williamstown, KY 41097.