CRIBBS, Eddie Noel, 68, of Valrico, passed away in Tampa on Saturday, September 4, 2004. Mr. Cribbs was a native and lifelong resident of Hillsborough County. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Hillsborough Countyand a retiree of I.U.O.E., Local 925. Mr. Cribbs is survived by his wife, Delores Mercer Cribbs. He is predeceased by one son, Michael. Survivors also include two sons; four daughters; three brothers; five sisters; 20 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2004, at Bloomingdale Baptist Church, with the Rev. Kenneth Simpson officiating. Interment will be at Welcome Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Wells Memorial Funeral Home Lacey McClellan and Staff (813) 752-1111 Dignity Memorial www.dignitymemorial.com Obituaries Tampa Tribune, The (FL) - September 8, 2004