With heavy hearts we share with you that Harris-Crisp Specialty Equipment has suffered the loss of a founding partner. Jess Crisp passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022. Jess and Warren Harris both attended NCSU, became friends, then colleagues and eventually business partners in 2010 when they started Harris-Crisp Specialty Equipment. They enjoyed working together to provide quality equipment to Poultry farmers across the South East. Jess is irreplaceable but we will strive to move forward and continue to provide quality equipment and service to our customers. Please keep the Crisp family in your hearts and prayers.
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William Jesse “Jess” Crisp, age 70, of Oak City, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022.
Jess was born on October 3, 1952 to Melvin and Martha Edna Bennett Crisp of Oak City. After graduating from North Carolina State University, he married his high school sweetheart, Helen Copeland and they had two children. Jess constantly reminded Helen how lucky she was because she was the only woman married to him. He was a proprietor, an entrepreneur, the Eastern Regional Manager of DE-Chem, LLC, and a proud co-owner of Harris-Crisp Specialty Equipment and Goose Nest Supply. Jess was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Oak City Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He was a golfer with a collection of putters that he claimed none of which seemed to work. He was a prankster, a lover of Motown music, history, and chocolate, a loyal Wolfpack fan, professional tailgater and a woodworker making cherished family heirlooms like cherry wood cradles for his grandchildren. Most importantly, Jess was a devoted husband, loving Daddy, doting Pop and a dear friend to many. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Jess is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Helen; a daughter, Elizabeth Crisp Burton and her husband Eric of Wake Forest; a son, Sam Crisp and his wife Kelly of Raleigh; three grandchildren, Cole and Addie Burton and Carson Marie Crisp: a sister, Sue Etheridge and her husband Jim of Elon; and a brother, Bucky Crisp and his wife Lynn of Oak City. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 7:00-8:30 PM at Oak City Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Oak City Baptist Church, with Rev. Lyle Brackin and Rev. Louis Cook officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Oak City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Oak City Baptist Church, PO Box 39, Oak City, NC 27857. Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service ~ Letchworth Chapel in Scotland Neck is handling the arrangements for the Crisp family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting letchworthsykesfs.com. |
About Harris-Crisp
Harris-Crisp Specialty Equipment was established in 2010 by Warren Harris and Jess Crisp. Warren and Jess both graduated from NC State in 1974. They have each been involved in the commercial poultry industry for over 40 years and have seen how litter management practices and house maintenance techniques have evolved and the impacts it has had on the growers. Warren & Jess wanted to provide growers with the best equipment and knowledge needed to successfully manage their litter and maintain their houses. They started Harris-Crisp and have been providing high quality specialty equipment to poultry growers across the US since 2010.
Harris-Crisp is an authorized distributor for Creek View Manufacturing located in East Earl, PA, Hardee by EVH Manufacturing in Loris, SC and Reddick Equipment Co. in Williamston, NC. We are proud to be partners with these manufactures and provide nationwide sales, parts and support for them.
Harris-Crisp is an authorized distributor for Creek View Manufacturing located in East Earl, PA, Hardee by EVH Manufacturing in Loris, SC and Reddick Equipment Co. in Williamston, NC. We are proud to be partners with these manufactures and provide nationwide sales, parts and support for them.
Meet the Harris-Crisp Team
Warren Harris is a resident of Franklin County, NC and Jess Crisp is a resident of Martin County, NC. Ashley H. Moore is Warren's daughter and grew up helping on their commercial poultry farm. She graduated from NC State in 2001 and now resides in Wake County, NC. Tyler Parker is located in Vinemont, AL and Max Thomas is located in Easley, SC.
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Helen Crisp
Oak City, NC 252-813-7992 |
Our Commitment to You
We at Harris-Crisp have an understanding of the critical role that Poultry Growers play in our communities and economies. We salute your dedication to our industry, and we are committed to providing you with the best machines, technologies and resources you need to succeed with every flock. Contact us today and let us know how we can help you.
