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John Crowell Obituary
John Crowell Jr. affectionately known as "Crow" to his family and friends was called home suddenly to be with the Lord on Monday, September 14, 2009.
He was born in Shorter, Alabama, the son of the late Addie Buford and John Crowell Sr. John attended the Tuskegee Institute Trade School of Masonry, served in the United States Army and fought in World War II. John moved to Charlottesville, Virginia, and united in holy matrimony to Josephine Miller Crowell on March 24, 1951, and they shared 58 years of marital unity. Two precious daughters were born to this union, Charmaine and JoAnn.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Addie Buford and John Crowell Sr.; and a cousin, Ardele Cooper.
John Crowell Jr. was a Master Brick Mason who completed a multitude of projects throughout the state of Virginia. He is best described as a loving husband, father, grand-father, great-grandfather, and friend. His strong belief in family values and friendship embodied his true character. He possessed gifts of friendliness, kindness, compassion, integrity, and a great sense of humor. His eagerness to help others enriched the lives of his family and the community in which he lived. He lived life and left an indelible print on the lives of everyone with whom he came in contact. John will be greatly missed.
He leaves to cherish a devoted wife, Josephine M. Crowell; beloved children, Charmaine Crowell-White and her husband, Thomas, and JoAnn Crowell-Redd and her husband, Raymond, both of Richmond, Virginia; and an adopted daughter, Sue Dale Martin of Charlottesville, Virginia; four grandchildren, Safisha of Washington, D.C., Raymond of Maryland, Jessica and Nathan of Richmond, Virginia; three great-grandchildren: Johnnie, Lena, Brianna and Aaron. He leaves a devoted mother-in-law, Rosa Lee Porter; one brother-in-law, Lawrence Miller; one sister- in-law, Josephine Miller; four cousins, Joe Williams, Pearl Sykes, Jessie Collins, Raymond Clancey; and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at Union Run Baptist Church, 3220 Keswick Road, Keswick, Virginia, with Pastor Ricky E. White officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, September 21, 2009, at J.F. Bell Funeral Home.
To pay condolences to the family please sign the guest book at www.jfbellfuneralhome.com.
J.F. Bell Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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William Jeter
September 24, 2009
To the Crowell Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss.
Ann Rennolds Easton
September 23, 2009
Joann and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about your father. I recently lost my father and I know how difficult it is. Know that I am praying for you and I know you will feel comfort in knowing all of the lives that your father has touched. I never met him, but it sounds like he was a wonderful husband, father and friend.
Cathy Willis
September 22, 2009
Joann and family, I was sadden to read of your loss. May God hold you in His arms and give all of you peace and comfort.
Cathy Tyree ( Moore) Willis
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September 21, 2009
To the Crowell Family...
You have our deepest Sympathy.
May God Bless!
Margaret Bryant and Family
Chestnut Grove
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JOYCE HAMLIN
September 21, 2009
TO THE FAMILY,
PRAYING FOR THE PEACE OF GOD DURING THIS TIME OF LOSS.
JOYCE HAMLIN
Angela (Nesie) Estes
September 21, 2009
Aunt Josie, Joanne and Charmaine,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow. May God continue to bless each and every one of you.
I will always remember his hearty laugh and his Love for people.
Sandra Payne
September 21, 2009
To the Crowell Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. Thelma & Norbert Carey, Sandra Payne & Family, and Brenda Ross & Family
Corine Payne
September 21, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 21, 2009
To The Crowell Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Crowell's death. He had just called us to visit him, the evening before his passing. A kind and loveable man, who lived his life to the fullest. May our love and support continue to be with you,and may God continue to bless you.
Love,
Lea Bowles & Puddin Johnson
Robert & Donna Burruss & Family
September 21, 2009
To the Crowell Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. Mr. Crow will truly be missed. May God continue to Bless your family.
Sheila Durrette
September 21, 2009
To the Crowell Family from The Durrette Family . Our thoughts in prayers be with you. May your memories bring you comfort always.
God Bless
Sheila & Lisa Durrette of Keswick ,Virginia
Calvin & Theresa Rawlings
September 21, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
September 20, 2009
TO THE CROWELL FAMILY, MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU THROUGH YOUR TIME OF SORROW AND CONTINUE TO GUIDE AND COMFORT YOU. MR CROWELL WILL BE GREATLY MISSED ON THE "HILL" AS HE NAMED IT.
KENNETH AND MARY TYLER
alexander and clara eubanks
September 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
sandy childress
September 20, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Vickie Johnson-Lewis
September 20, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
vickie johnson-lewis
September 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 20, 2009
To Mrs. Crowell, Charmaine and Joanne.
I offer our prayers to the memory of Mr. Crowell. I would be typing all day to list the many acts of friendship that Mr. Crowell (and Ms. Crowell) have shared over the years. He always opened his home to everyone and since 1975 I have had my share of goodtimes. He embodied "family" and was always surrounded by many friends.
His good humor, humanity and sharing of his home will always be remembered.
I am glad to have had the honor to have spent time with the Crowell family. As anyone who knows them, they were / are always the same (friendly, honorable and accomodating). Mr. and Mrs. Crowell set a positive example for everyone and you always felt at home in their presence. Once again, I could go on and on regarding my positive experiences with Mr. and Mrs. Crowell however I close by offering the prayers of my family and I to Mrs. Crowell, Charmaine and Joanne and families.
Beta Childress Sr
Odenton, MD
Elliott&Violette Bolling&Family
September 20, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ronnie & Cheryl Sheffey
September 20, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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