William Crowden Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 12, 2013.

William G. Crowden

Mr. William Gary Crowden, 73, of Florence, passed away Feb. 10, 2013, at ECM Hospital, following an extended illness. Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at Jacksonburg Church of Christ followed by the service at 3:30 p.m. with Gary Gooch officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Mr. Crowden was a retired heavy equipment operator for TVA and a member of Jacksonburg Church of Christ. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Air Force.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Howard Crowden and Margaret Lee Crowden; and a brother, James H. Crowden. He is survived by his wife, Mary Sue Crowden; sons, Darren Crowden (Jennifer), Randy Crowden and Mark Crowden (Sandra); sister, Carolyn Moore; niece, Tina Reatherford; grandchildren, Emily Anderson (Keith), Sarah Oakley (Eric) and Tara Crowden; great-grandchildren, Noah, Benjamin and Isaac.

Pallbearers will be Darren Crowden, Randy Crowden, Mark Crowden, Keith Anderson, Eric Oakley and Sloan Dickerson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Reatherford, Jimmy Reatherford, Mickey Reatherford, Jim Coble, James R. Clemmons and Jr. Behel.

An online guest book may be viewed and signed at greenviewmemorial.com.

Arrangements by Greenview Funeral Home.

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February 22, 2013

Bill Hawkins

Precious loved ones, I just got this today. I love you. May your hearts be filled with the kind of peace that only Jesus can give! May all your memories be GOOD ones, cocooned in the bosom of the blessed Holy Spirit! May the sweet nearness of Jesus comfort your dear hearts with his love!
In Him, Bill

February 16, 2013

You are loved Darren and Jennifer. I'm so sorry. I'm happy you will see him again. Our deepest sympathies to your entire family from your friends here in PA.

February 13, 2013

Bill Hackett

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

February 13, 2013

Kristy Thompson Carter

Sue & family, I am so sorry to hear about this. May God be with you all during this time.

February 12, 2013

Sherry Terry

Dear Sue and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your precious husband and Daddy. My heart and prayers go out to you today, and in the many difficult days ahead. God Bless and keep you close. In Christian Love,

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