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Edward Crowder Obituary

Edward Norwood Crowder, 85, of Salem, Va., passed away August 29, 2010. Graveside Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2010, Sherwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, 540-389-5441.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 1, 2010.

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Rhonda Poff

September 1, 2010

Mark and Family I was so sorry to hear about your father passing. He was such a great man.Remember grief cannot take away the good times you shared,that sorrow will fade in time...but your memories remain for ever.

September 1, 2010

Mark and Mary D...Robin told me this morning and I am so sorry about your loss. Just want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers...Kitty

August 31, 2010

Dear Grandma Crowder.
The world is a much better place because I had the opportunity to know you and granddaddy Crowder and to know what wonderful people you are. He will never be forgotten but he will be missed by many. God Bless you and keep you safe for many more years to come. Hope and Bob Cumbie Family

Melissa & Mark Bessell (children Jenna & Robert Crowder)

August 31, 2010

A man of few words. My best memories are of feeding the squirrels who would wait outside surrounding the deck knowing you were going to toss out peanuts. You will be missed Grandaddy!

August 31, 2010

Mary, Johnnie and Family,
I wish to let each of you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May our Great God comfort you at this time of your Father's passing.

My Love and God's Blessings,
Barbara Clark

August 31, 2010

Sorry for your loss. We used to live next door to you and your wife Jean in Waynesboro Va. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. John and Linda Balser

Rich & Loretta Grable

August 31, 2010

We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Betty & all the family. Ed was a neighbor of ours in Waynesboro. He was such a kind man, always ready to lend a hand. We know he will be greatly missed.

John Bright

August 31, 2010

I went to church with Ed at Central Baptist in Waynesboro, he was a fine man and will be missed.

August 31, 2010

Mary Painter and Family. We are so sorry for your loss. Please express our condonlences to your Mom and Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Just remember your Dad is in a Better place and is no longer in pain.
A Friend Always,
Mary Meadows and Family
Bonnie and Rein Kerber

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