MJ Crewse, Branson, MO, son of Lester and Leona (McElhaney) Crewse was born on August 23, 1928, in Hartville, MO, and departed this life on January 25, 2025, at the age of 96.

J served his country in the US Air Corps/ US Air Force, was an interior decorator and had lived in the area for the past 45 years coming from southern California.

J was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Crewse and Leona Ruffcorn; a brother, Wallace Crewse and his wife, Lois; a sister, June Huffstetler; stepfather, L C (Slim) Ruffcorn and two brothers in law, Gene Slaughter and D D Foster.

Survivors include: two sisters, Linda (Ruffcorn) Slaughter of Branson, MO and Lurene (Ruffcorn) Foster of Sumner, MO; nieces and nephews, Carla Sue Huffstetler, Caren Kerley, Jerry Huffstetler and his wife, Nancy, Jeff Huffstetler and his wife, Linda, Kathy Malady and her husband, Gunner and Roger Crewse; several great and great-great nieces and nephews; his caregiver, Tracy Eder of Branson, MO and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Indian Point Village Office, Indian Point, MO. Cremation was under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Kimberling City, MO.