Celebrating the life of
Herbert Sheftall Cramer, Sr.
December 28, 1924 - July 04, 2010
Herbert Sheftall Cramer, Sr., 85, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2010 at home with his family by his side. He was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah and Hilton Head Island. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He received many awards during his military service, some to include the Bronze Star, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, Expert Marksman, and also a two time P.O.W. Herbert was a charter member of the White Bluff Presbyterian Church, the I.B.E.W., and was retired from the Seaboard Coastline Railroad after 49 years of service.
He was the owner and operator of Cramer Electric on Hilton Head Island for over 30 years. He was an avid rabbit hunter and dog lover and a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Peggy Goggins Cramer, and his son, Herbert S. Cramer, Jr.
He is survived by his daughter, Lynn Rivers Paul, of Savannah, sons, Michael Cramer Susan, of Columbia, SC, Thomas Cramer Kathy, of Hilton Head Island, SC, and Timothy Cramer Mitzi, of Ridgeland, SC.
He is also survived by eleven grandchildren, Misti Pinckney, Jamie Hinojos, Erin Peoples, Olivia Cramer, Cole Cramer, Bryan Cramer, Christian Cramer, Jackson Cramer, Heidt Cramer, Nicholas Cramer, Sydney Cramer, four great-grandchildren, Presley Pearl Pinckney, Emilio Hinojos, Camryn Peoples, Beau Pinckney, Cash Pinckney, and many nieces and nephews.
Herbert was also survived by his beloved dog and faithful companion Angel.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 8, 2010 at White Bluff Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Eric M. Beene officiating.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances may be made to White Bluff Presbyterian Church, 10710 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31406.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
To Tim and Family, it is so sad to learn of your father's passing. It is evident he was a great father because he raised a great friend. I pray our Lord and Savior will sustain you during your time of grief. Sincerely, Pam
- Pam Altman, Ridgeland, SC
Dear Lynn, Tim, Tommy & Mike, And Familes: I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Herbert's death, just know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you, as you all know He was one of my most favorite uncle's. Sometimes extended families are closer than your real family members and he was always there for me whenever I needed him in the past years. He was such a wonderful listener and always wanted to give you his best advice as to what was best for you. I know that you all will surely miss him, but just know that GOD wanted him to come home and be with Peggy and Sheftall. Hope all of you are well and my deepest sympathy goes out to EACH of you and your families. God Bless and take care. Brenda
- Brenda Cramer Boulware, Shreveport, LA
Lynn, Tommy, Tim , Mike and family, We are sorry for your lose. When I think of your Dad, I think of one of the must pleasant individuals I have known. Too bad others aren't more like him. It would truly be a wonderful world.
- ELIZABETH KETCHUM HENDRIX, savannah, GA
Papa is loved and missed more than our words can ever say. He is home with God and watching over us everyday.
- Erin, Mike and Camryn Peoples, Ashburn, VA
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. So sorry for your loss. Cherie & Kirk Taylor
- Kirk & Cherie Taylor, Bluffton, SC
Uncle Bo there is not enough words to say how most everyone is going to mess you But we know you would be here if you wasnt wanted up there.He got you now but we did have you for 86 years and still have you in our hearts like the rest of your family.God be with yall and keep yall He will be deeply miss
- Anita James, Pembroke, GA
I still remember the first time I met Herbert. I knew he was like a 'Daddy' to Denny and it didn't take but a second to realize why Denny respected and loved him so. I became one of the members of the Herbert Fan Club that very moment. He was so full of wit & wisdom and we never left from visiting with him when you weren't smiling and laughing. I won't ever worry about plowing crooked rows in the garden because Herbert told me 'you get more plants in a crooked row than you do a straight one!'...and, our potatoes will always be planted with eyes up so they can see where they're going. It won't be the same without him but he will be in our hearts forever. Herbert, we love you and you will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Lynn and the rest of the family.
- Denny and Terri Lucik, Savannah, GA
sorry for your loss, thinking of you all.
- Max Neidlinger, Springfield, GA
Herbert was a good man, a wonderful husband, and The World's BEST FATHER!!! Give Peggy and Granny a kiss for me, and don't forget to tell the Lord about the Mongosse cage.
- Thomas & Kathleen Cramer, Hilton Head Island, SC
Herbert was a good man, a wonderful husband, and The World's BEST FATHER!!! Give Peggy and Granny a kiss for me, and don't forget to tell the Lord about the Mongosse cage.
- Thomas & Kathleen Cramer, Hilton Head Island, SC
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Tommy, Kathy, Olivia and Bryan. He will be missed but not forgotten.
- Darlene Binkley, Hilton Head Island, GA
I'm sorry for the loss the entire family is going through. He will be truly missed but never forgotten.
- Elizabeth Lindblad & Rubin Lindblad, Jr., Pembroke, GA
Uncle Bo, we will all miss you and we all love you!!! You will not be forgotten by anyone who has had the blessing from God to be able to know you!!! You truly were an angel sent from Heaven!!!
- Emily Ikuta, Pembroke, GA
My sincere condolences to the family. Herbert was my first boss at the Railroad. He was a very smart man with an excellent memory whom I admired and looked up too. He never told us he was a was hero. But that was the kind of man he was.
- Ted Gray, Richmond Hill, GA
Love and Miss you Uncle Bo the world Lost a good man and hevan gained and angel,
- Stephanie, Savannah, GA
Rest In Peace Uncle Bo, for you are now right back along the side of your true love in Heaven. You will be missed and always loved!
- Leah Gottschalk, Antioch, CA
To Tim and Family, it is so sad to learn of your father's passing. It is evident he was a great father because he raised a great friend. I pray our Lord and Savior will sustain you during your time of grief. Sincerely, Pam
- Pam Altman, Ridgeland, SC
Dear Lynn, Tim, Tommy & Mike, And Familes: I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Herbert's death, just know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you, as you all know He was one of my most favorite uncle's. Sometimes extended families are closer than your real family members and he was always there for me whenever I needed him in the past years. He was such a wonderful listener and always wanted to give you his best advice as to what was best for you. I know that you all will surely miss him, but just know that GOD wanted him to come home and be with Peggy and Sheftall. Hope all of you are well and my deepest sympathy goes out to EACH of you and your families. God Bless and take care. Brenda
- Brenda Cramer Boulware, Shreveport, LA
Lynn, Tommy, Tim , Mike and family, We are sorry for your lose. When I think of your Dad, I think of one of the must pleasant individuals I have known. Too bad others aren't more like him. It would truly be a wonderful world.
- ELIZABETH KETCHUM HENDRIX, savannah, GA
Papa is loved and missed more than our words can ever say. He is home with God and watching over us everyday.
- Erin, Mike and Camryn Peoples, Ashburn, VA
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. So sorry for your loss. Cherie & Kirk Taylor
- Kirk & Cherie Taylor, Bluffton, SC
Uncle Bo there is not enough words to say how most everyone is going to mess you But we know you would be here if you wasnt wanted up there.He got you now but we did have you for 86 years and still have you in our hearts like the rest of your family.God be with yall and keep yall He will be deeply miss
- Anita James, Pembroke, GA
I still remember the first time I met Herbert. I knew he was like a 'Daddy' to Denny and it didn't take but a second to realize why Denny respected and loved him so. I became one of the members of the Herbert Fan Club that very moment. He was so full of wit & wisdom and we never left from visiting with him when you weren't smiling and laughing. I won't ever worry about plowing crooked rows in the garden because Herbert told me 'you get more plants in a crooked row than you do a straight one!'...and, our potatoes will always be planted with eyes up so they can see where they're going. It won't be the same without him but he will be in our hearts forever. Herbert, we love you and you will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Lynn and the rest of the family.
- Denny and Terri Lucik, Savannah, GA
sorry for your loss, thinking of you all.
- Max Neidlinger, Springfield, GA
Herbert was a good man, a wonderful husband, and The World's BEST FATHER!!! Give Peggy and Granny a kiss for me, and don't forget to tell the Lord about the Mongosse cage.
- Thomas & Kathleen Cramer, Hilton Head Island, SC
Herbert was a good man, a wonderful husband, and The World's BEST FATHER!!! Give Peggy and Granny a kiss for me, and don't forget to tell the Lord about the Mongosse cage.
- Thomas & Kathleen Cramer, Hilton Head Island, SC
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Tommy, Kathy, Olivia and Bryan. He will be missed but not forgotten.
- Darlene Binkley, Hilton Head Island, GA
I'm sorry for the loss the entire family is going through. He will be truly missed but never forgotten.
- Elizabeth Lindblad & Rubin Lindblad, Jr., Pembroke, GA
Uncle Bo, we will all miss you and we all love you!!! You will not be forgotten by anyone who has had the blessing from God to be able to know you!!! You truly were an angel sent from Heaven!!!
- Emily Ikuta, Pembroke, GA
My sincere condolences to the family. Herbert was my first boss at the Railroad. He was a very smart man with an excellent memory whom I admired and looked up too. He never told us he was a was hero. But that was the kind of man he was.
- Ted Gray, Richmond Hill, GA
Love and Miss you Uncle Bo the world Lost a good man and hevan gained and angel,
- Stephanie, Savannah, GA
Rest In Peace Uncle Bo, for you are now right back along the side of your true love in Heaven. You will be missed and always loved!
- Leah Gottschalk, Antioch, CA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
