Thomas Shafers Crum,72, was born on October 1, 1944. He departed this life on November 12, 2016. He leaves to cherish his memory: two sons; Shafers (Rachel) Jr Crum of Ripley, MS; Troy (Velda) Crum of Tiplersville, MS; One granddaughter, Riesha S. Crum of Ripley, MS; one grandson, Sharaadrick D. (McKayla) Crum of Great Falls, MT; one step granddaughter, Amanda (Troy) Smith of Olive Branch, MS; one great-grandson, Dreyden O. Johnson of Ripley, MS; one great-granddaughter, Kira Lee Crum of Great Falls, MT, one step great grandson, Jeremiah Smith of Olive Branch, MS; three brothers: Walter Crum of Tiplersville,MS; William (Willie V) Crum of Tiplersville, MS; Raford (Victoria) Crum of Michigan City, MS; three sisters: Josie Spight, Annie Crum, and Bonnie Boyd all of Ripley, MS; a host of nieces and nephews and special caretaker, Wendy McKinzy of Falkner, MS. Visitation will be held Friday, November 18, 2016 from 12 noon - 8 pm, with the family present from 6 -8 pm, at Foster and Son Funeral Home in Ripley, MS. Graveside service will be Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 11 am at Ball Hill Cemetery in Tiplersville, MS. Services entrusted to Foster and Son Funeral Home of Ripley, MS. To view and sign the guest registry, please visit www.fosterandsonfuneralhome.com.