Kince Wayne Crabtree

Mr. Kince Wayne Crabtree, 77, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Hock Family Pavilion.

Mr. Crabtree was born June 26, 1947, to the late Leon Kince Crabtree and Helen Louise Link Crabtree in Durham, North Carolina. He graduated from Durham High School with a honors from the National Honor Society. Mr. Crabtree attended University of North Carolina Chapel Hill with a full scholarship. He worked many years at UNC Hospital. Mr. Crabtree enjoyed working in the yard and gardening. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother, and uncle.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Crabtree is preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Kay Crabtree. 

Mr. Crabtree is survived by his brother Tony Crabtree (Tricia); sister, Pamela Wheeler; nephews, Clint Crabtree, Brendan Wheeler, and Ryan Wheeler. 

A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Maplewood Cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Al Sholar.

Flowers are acceptable or memorial contributions can be directed to Duke Homecare and Hospice, www.gifts.duke.edu/dukehealth 

The family is under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, 1113 W. Main Street, Durham, NC 27701.