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Charles Crowder Obituary
Charles E. Crowder, of Charlotte, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006 at his residence. He was born June 17, 1927 in Forest City, NC, a son of Lee and Winnie Crowder.
Mr. Crowder was a passionate hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed gardening, and was known by many as Farmer Brown. He was a deacon at Quail Hollow Presbyterian Church; a former member of the Optimist Club; a member of St. Andrew's Lodge; the Scottish Rite Valley of Charlotte; and the Oasis Shriners. Mr. Crowder served in the Army from 1945-1947 in Germany; he returned home and graduated high school in 1948 from Cool Springs High School in Forest City. Following high school he moved to Charlotte and attended Kings College, and in 1949 began working in the Register of Deeds office in Mecklenburg County. Mr. Crowder was elected in 1968 as Register of Deeds. He served five consecutive terms and retired in 1989.
Mr. Crowder is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Betty Turner Crowder; son, Kenneth E. Crowder and his wife Margaret and their son, Jonathan Crowder of Hudson, NC; sister, Evelyn Huntley of Pensacola, FL; brother, Walter Boyce Crowder and wife Winnie of Minneola, FL; sister, Margaret Fromhold and husband Paul of Orange City, FL; brother, James G. Crowder and wife Ruby of Forest City, NC; sister, Mary Ann Cole and husband Robert of Rutherfordton, NC; brother-in-law, Bob Turner and wife Amelia of Harrisburg, NC; and several nieces, nephews, and grandnieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006 at Quail Hollow Presbyterian Church, with a reception immediately following. Interment will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23rd at Sharon Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20th at Harry and Bryant Company, 500 Providence Rd., Charlotte.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Quail Hollow Presbyterian Church, 8801 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC 28210; the American Heart Assoc., 222 S. Church St. Suite 303, Charlotte, NC 28202; or to a charity of the donor's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Crowder
Jonathan Crowder
July 12, 2021
Miss you Pop. I’m a dad now. You’d be so proud of your great grandchildren. I know you and Nanny are having a ball up there.
Sheila Quinn
October 29, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Crowder's death. I knew him from the neighborhood (I am Richard and Gladys Quinn's daughter) as well as from working in the courthouse years ago. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. He was a fine man and shared so much with the community. He will be missed.
Karen Mitchell
October 27, 2006
I came to work for the Register of Deeds in 1988 and Mr. Crowder was
the register of deeds then. He use to scare me to death standing over me watching me type. But he was always there helping you and give you his support in every way. He was a womderful man to work for and I enjoyed working for him until he retired. I am glad that I had the
chance to work for him in just a short time. I was out of town and just learned of his death today and was very saddened to hear it. May God be with you and give you strength in the days to come.
Chuck Morgan
October 25, 2006
Betty & family,
What fond memories I have of Charlie, who was always grinning and upbeat when he joined us at the Kannauble Club, first at Diane's then at Nick's ! We miss him greatly !
John Morgan
October 25, 2006
Dear Betty: Geneva and I just learned of Charlie's passing and we were saddened to hear about it. We recall the many good times we had at the annual Register of Deeds conventions and keeping up with our annual Christmas cards to each other. We will always cherish those good memories. Our love to you and your family. John & Geneva Morgan
Robert J Robinson
October 23, 2006
It is with great sadness I learn of the loss of Charlie,He was indeed an Honorable servant of the citizen of Mecklenburg County, and I was pleasured to serve with him for some years, I will truly miss him so. God Bless
Emily Harrell
October 23, 2006
A message sent in sympathy and though the words are few still may they help to ease the loss of one so dear to you. May God be with you and strengthen you.
CHARLES AND BOBBIE MCKENZIE
October 22, 2006
I was sorry of your great loss. he is going to be missed alot by all and family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. We love you very much. Bobbie and Charles
SHELBA ARRINGTON
October 22, 2006
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
KATHY & TIM APPERSON
October 22, 2006
WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHT AND PRAYERS.
KATHY AND TIM APPERSON
KATHY & TIM APPERSON
October 22, 2006
WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR CONDOLENCES WITH YOU FOR LOSING YOUR BELOVED HUSBAND, CHARLES. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. KATHY AND TIM APPERSON
Diana Vaughn-Herms
October 22, 2006
May pleasant memories always keep Charles close in your heart.
Sorry for your loss.
Charles and Bobbie McKenzie
October 22, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carrie Muse
October 21, 2006
We are very sorry for your loss and we are thinking of you and praying for you.
We love you very much,
Carrie, McKenzie and Mary Muse
Jennifer Covington Vilis
October 21, 2006
Dear Betty, Kenneth, Margaret & Jonathan
Sending love and thoughts to you all. Time & distance does not diminish friendships. My prayers are with you.
October 21, 2006
Kenneth,I'm so sorry to here about charles.My Dad thought the world of him.I know he will be missed.Tony Malcom
sherry & brook crowder
October 21, 2006
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Delores Funderburk
October 20, 2006
Betty and family, want to send you all our sympathy in loss of your husband, daddy to children and family to others. You all are in our prayer.
The Funderburk family
John /Susan Robinson
October 20, 2006
we are sorry to hear from your sweet husbands and we pray you of all family .... love John and Susan Robinson
John /Susan Robinson
October 20, 2006
we are sorry to hear from your sweet husband s ..we are pray on you of all your family .... love john and Susan Robinson
John and Bufi Rudisill
October 20, 2006
Betty, I was saddened to hear of Charlie's death. He was a kind and gentle public servant. We have great memories of his time in office, in his campaigns and at the Konnauble Klub.
Valerie White
October 20, 2006
Mrs. Crowder and family, it really touched my heart when I heard of the death of Mr. Crowder. He was a wonderful kind hearted man. He will be missed. Mr. Crowder hired me at the Register of Deeds in August, 1984. My mother is Shirley White. You are in my prayers.
Bob Hawker
October 20, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Martha Handy
October 20, 2006
The life long he had served was beautiful and serve for the lord..
Betty Beard
October 20, 2006
Our Sympathy to ur loss darling husband Charlie. We alaway remember u all in our heart. Love the Ed Beard Family
Susan Timms
October 20, 2006
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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