Crites, James, 73, of EHT died unexpectly at home on January 23, 2016.

He was born on March 3, 1942 to the late Junior Lee and Helen Marie (Tinney) Crites in Weston, WV. James was raised in Cleveland, Ohio. James serviced in the U.S. Air Force, upon his discharge from the Air Force, he relocated to New Jersey.

In his younger years, James was a mail carrier for Pleasantville and a Sales Representive for NAPA Auto Parts, Northfield. James enjoyed to bowl. Collecting guns with his son became a hobby and would never miss a game of Sunday night football. He loved traveling to Ohio and West Virginia with his daughter to visit family.

James was preceded in death by his wife Grace Ann (Glaven) Crites.

James is survived by his two sisters, Eunice Dillon and Dianne Crites both of Cleveland, Ohio and his brother Terry Crites of Richland, NJ. He is also survived by his five children, James Crites Jr., Brian Crites, Phillip Crites, Keith Crites and Amanda Crites. He also had four grandchildren, Crystal Dodson, Taylor Crites, Maysen and Michael Crites.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 29, 2016 from 6pm til 7pm at Adams-Perfect Funeral Home 1650 New Road, Northfield. A Service will be held at 7pm. Burial will be held privately by the family.

The family is requesting in lieu of flowers, donations be made to http://www.gofundme.com/kj9cqqs4