Damon Louis Crabtree, born December 22, 1926 went home to join his wife in Heaven on November 21, 2020. Damon was the son of Thomas Tavern and Faye Laverne Taylor Crabtree Collins and raised on a farm in Bells.
He met his wife Robbie Louise Callann in 1946 when he returned from action in World War II. Damon was immediately fascinated by her sweet disposition. They married on December 29, 1947 and were happily married for just over 70 years.
Damon’s career after his World War II service began as an aircraft mechanic and later flight engineer with Eastern Airlines. He later started the Burger King restaurants in greater Nashville and Clarksville. In his retirement he built and later flew three experimental aircraft. He was an avid golfer at Hillwood Country Club in Nashville and Imperial Golf Club in Naples, Florida. His civic contributions included extended terms as President of the Sertoma Club and Hillwood Country Club in Nashville.
Damon was a leader, a genuine friend to everyone who knew him and a devoted caregiver for his wife’s long-term Alzheimer’s Disease. Damon spent his life across Bells, Miami, Flordia; Griffin, Georgia; Nashville; Naples, Flordia; and Winchester. His final six years were spent close to family and in loving arms at the Heritage and Somerfield Health Center in Brentwood.
Damon is survived by his children Michael Callann Crabtree, Stephen Earl Crabtree (Janet), Lisa Ann Crabtree Malvea (Arun); ten grand-children and eleven great grand-children; sisters Betty Webb and Mary Jordan. He is loved and will be missed by many family members and friends.
The family will hold a private graveside service in Bells at a later date. An online guestbook is available at AustinFuneralService.com. 615-377-0775
