Obituary WASHINGTON - Ed Crotts, 80, of Washington, IL died at 4:47 pm Friday, December 1, 2006 at his residence. He was born on March 14, 1926 in Viola, Arkansas to Grover Cleveland and Melinda Spurlock Crotts. He was a devoted husband to Vera Vivian Johnston, whom he married on October 11, 1950 in Viola, Arkansas. She survives. Ed was also a devoted father and is survived by 3 sons, Keith Crotts of Rushville, IL, Dale (Laura) Crotts and Gary Crotts, both of Washington, IL, and 1 daughter, Julie Crotts of Washington, IL, 3 sisters Dorothy Roberts of Viola, Arkansas, Della Minge of Bakersfield, MO, and Drucilla (Mike) Tiliakos of Lakeland, FL. Ed was also a fun loving grandpa to his 6 Grandchildren and 3 Great-Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 daughter, Peggy and 3 brothers. He was a US Navy veteran serving in WWII. He was a friend to all who knew him, and exemplified Christ in his daily life. He worked as a Machine Repairman at Caterpillar Tractor Co. for 30 years, retiring in 1982. He also was a member of Faith Christian Centre in Washington and enjoyed spending time with his family and gardening. He will be greatly missed. Eds funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at Faith Christian Centre in Washington. Pastor Rick Brisbin will officiate. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Monday, December 4, 2006 at Deiters Funeral Home in Washington. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memory Gardens in rural Morton. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund at his church. Service DEC 5. 11:00 AM Faith Church 2354 Hollands Grove Road Washington, IL, US