Jesse Carl Crabtree, 85, in Muncie, passed away on July 14, 2020 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital.  Jesse was born on September 11, 1934 in Monticello Kentucky to Edgar and Ollie May (Atkinson) Crabtree.   Jesse joined the U.S. Air Force and proudly served his country for 6 years.  He worked at Chevrolet, then New Venture Gear for 27 years before retiring.

Jesse loved to help others, didn't know a stranger, enjoyed being in the garage working on cars especially antiques as well as attending car shows and auctions.  He was a member of Creekwood Baptist Church as well as True Light Baptist Church. He was also a long-standing member of Avondale Sympathy Club.

Jesse was a devoted father, grandfather, and brother.  He will be missed by many, including his loving sons: Brian (Elora) Crabtree, Bruce (Johna) Crabtree and daughter Beth (William "Butch") Savage and step daughter Connie (Jay) Gustin; siblings: Betty Franklin, Shirley Johnson, and David Crabtree; grandchildren: Jesse Crabtree, Donald Crabtree, and Ashley Crabtree; and step grandchildren Josh Gustin, Tyler Gustin; and great-grandchildren: Logan Crabtree and Alaina Crabtree.

Jesse was preceded in death by his parents; wives', Ramona (Trace) Crabtree and Sharon (Williams) Crabtree; along with 5 siblings.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 20, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in Garden View Funeral Home , 10501 N. State Road 3, Muncie, with the funeral service immediately following at 12:00 noon, also in the Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery with Military Rites afforded.  Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.gardenviewandgardensofmemory.com .  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.