Dr. Charles Randolph Crews

1923 - 2008

Dr. Charles Randolph Crews, 83, of Radford, died Saturday, November 8, 2008. Born November 27, 1923, in Radford, Virginia, Dr. Crews attended Hampden-Sydney College and earned his doctorate degree of dental surgery from the Medical College of Virginia. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean conflict. He was an active member of First Baptist Church and served as deacon and in other capacities. He served on the Board of Dentistry and the Southern Regional Testing Association, and was a member of the American College of Dentists. He was past State President of the Virginia Dental Association. Dr. Crews served as president of the Radford Rotary Club and was a member of the Radford School Board and the Radford Recreation Commission. He also served on the Board of Directors of Crestar Bank. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles James and Irene Martin Crews. He is survived by his wife, Marian Mayhew Crews; son and daughter-in-law, James Randolph and Bernadette Crews, their three sons, Charles, John and special friend Amy Kelly, and Scott; daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn C. and John Barnes, their children, Lesley, Kent and wife, Rachel, and Joseph. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2008, at DeVilbiss Funeral Home. A private burial will be followed by a worship service celebrating his life 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at First Baptist Church Downey St., Radford, with Dr. Paul Lane officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Vision Property Fund at First Baptist Church, Downey St., Radford, Va. Arrangements by DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford.