Carl Elwood Crites, a wonderful loving husband and father, age 85 of Moorefield, WV, passed away Thursday morning, April 2, 2026, at his residence. Born on July 7, 1940, in Durgon, WV, he was a son of the late Homer Charles Crites and Alice Rebecca Reel Crites. He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Rachael Riggleman Crites, a daughter Patricia Crites, a brother Bob Crites and sisters, Genevieve Sherman and Ann Miller.
Carl was a member of the Moorefield Church of God, enjoyed camping at the river and all church activities.
Surviving is a son, Rocky Elwood (Rachael) Crites; daughters, Bernadine Faye Crites, Rachael Diane Crites (Donald Smith) and Rebecca Alice (Bob) Gribble; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be conducted 1:00 PM Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Moorefield Church of God, 223 S Elm Street with Pastor Josh Pickett officiating. Interment will follow in the Critestown Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the time of services.
To offer condolences, share memories, or upload photos in honor of Carl’s extraordinary life, visit his Tribute Wall at www.fraleyfuneralhome.com and celebrate the impact he made on all those around him. Arrangements are under the direction of the Fraley Funeral Home.
