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Raymond Crowe Obituary
PICKENS – Raymond Anderson Crowe, 68, husband of Patricia Poppell Crowe, passed from this life on Friday, April 8, 2016.
Mr. Crowe was born in Spartanburg County, a son of the late Leon W. and Virginia Foster Crowe. He was retired from the U. S. Army where he served in Vietnam and received the Purple Heart from injuries he received. Mr. Crowe was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church where he was a member of the Rainbow Sunday School Class. He also formerly served as a sound system technician at the church.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia, of the home; his son and daughter-in-law, Michael A. and Cheryl Crowe of Central; and his daughter, Melissa Friddle and son-in-law, Brian Friddle of Mauldin. Also surviving are grandchildren, Joshua Crowe, Leanna Crowe, and Anthony Crowe; and a brother, Ray Crowe of Pickens.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Crowe was preceded in death by a son Andy Crowe and a sister Louise Crowe.
The family will receive friends at Dillard Funeral Home Tuesday, April 12, 2016, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Red Hill Baptist Church with The Reverend Jeremy Merck and The Reverend James Dyar officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com
Memorials may be made to Red Hill Baptist Church, 558 Red Hill Road, Pickens, SC 29671.
The family is at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Cheryl Crowe.
Dillard Funeral Home of Pickens is assisting the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Crowe
Dianne McLaughlin
April 13, 2016
Pat, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Jessie James
April 12, 2016
Pat ,you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, may God's love comfort you.
Ellen Hutto and Diane H. Camp
April 12, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time .He will be miss by family and friends.
Brad & Sharon Wolf
April 11, 2016
Pat, we just learned of Raymonds passing, and are so sorry for your loss. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Lean on God and our wonderful church family; we will always be here for you!
Tonya Bledsoe
April 11, 2016
Mrs. Pat, You are in my prayers. Praying for comfort and strength.
April 11, 2016
Mrs. Pat, We are praying for you in this time of sorrow. You are a very special person, and we appreciate all that you do at Geer Memorial CDC. May you feel the special comfort and strength of the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Philip and Mrs. Pam McAlister
April 11, 2016
Pat, Michael, Melissa and the rest of the family, our hearts are broken for you and continue to keep you all in prayer. Craig & Pat McCollum
April 10, 2016
Sorry and sad to here about Raymonds passing. If you need anything let us know. Wayne/Darlene Madden
Don & Jill Joyal
April 10, 2016
Pat,
Wanted you to know that we were sorry to hear about Raymond. Our prayers are with you and the family. Many friends have recently passed but at least we have the comfort that we will see them again in Heaven if we have accepted Jesus in our hearts as our Savior. Keep strong and lean on HIM.
Gretchen Everman
April 10, 2016
Pat,
We were so sorry to hear of Raymond's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family. I am so happy that you and Raymond came to Blaisville for our mini-reunion last year.
May you find comfort in your faith and with God.
Regards,
Gretchen & Steve Everman
Cindy Pearson
April 10, 2016
Pat, I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Jerry Gilstrap
April 10, 2016
Pat,
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time!
We love you.
Jerry and Jan Gilstrap
Nancy Anderson
April 10, 2016
My dear Pat, I just learned this morning about Raymond going to meet His Lord. I am so sorry for this difficult loss for you. You are special to me and are in my prayers for comfort and encouragement and peace. Love you, Nancy
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