Thomas Cripps

Biography

Thomas Cripps, who was born in 1840, rests at The Woodlands, a place that shelters many whose stories form the fabric of the city’s past. While the record does not preserve his profession, his long life through postwar America was grounded in quiet fortitude and care for those near him.

Those who knew him recall a person of deep sincerity, always ready to lend an attentive ear or steady hand in times of need. His memory remains a tribute to the gentle influence of a life lived with thoughtful kindness.