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Lorenzo "Bubba, Crow" Crowell Jr. obituary, Gary, IN

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Lorenzo Crowell Obituary

Lorenzo Crowell Jr. "Bubba, Crow" age 65 passed away at Methodist Hospital Southlake on Friday, May 10, 2019. He was an employee of SEIU 1199 with over 30 years of service. Preceded in death by parents Lorenzo Sr. and Willie Mae Crowell, and sister Linda. He leaves to cherish his loving memories wife Vanessa Crowell, daughter Ebone (Maurice) Coates; 2 sisters Charlene Crowell, and Kim Boyd; grandson McChristian Coates, nephew Brion (Amy) Boyd Sr., and a host of great nieces, and nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, May 17, 2019 from 10:30-11:30am with funeral service to follow at 11:30am all services Trinity United Church of Christ, 1276 W. 20th Ave. Officiating Pastor John Jackson. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.

Published by Post-Tribune on May 16, 2019.
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Mr. Crowell was a friend and a customer. He was always informative and care. I we miss you at Walgreens..

Keshia L

Friend

May 10, 2021

Lorenzo lives on in the work he started here on earth--justice, kindness, workers' rights, and in simply passing on a smile to another person (it will never be as good as his!)

Donna

Coworker

May 10, 2021

HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND always had a smile on his face.

willie j. moore

Friend

May 11, 2020

Lorenzo made his mark on this Earth. His life and work will be remembered and will continue in gratitude for him.

Donna LaMontagna

August 17, 2019

TO THE CROWELL FAMILY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

willie j. Moore

August 12, 2019

My deepest condolences for your loss of husband, father, brother and uncle with the smile that lite everyone's heart.

Carolyn Fontleroy-Taliaferro

May 24, 2019

Alberta Jefferson

May 17, 2019

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Alberta Jefferson

May 17, 2019

To The Crowell Family:
No one can prepare for a loss. However, you can take comfort in knowing that your loved one is now resting in the arms of our Lord, and you now have an angel watching over you. Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss and God bless your family.

Aurelia & Gregory Weaver

May 17, 2019

To the family of Lorenzo Crowell,

Sorry to hear about the passing of our good friend Lorenzo. He will be missed.

God bless,

Ken Dungee

May 17, 2019

Ken Dungee

May 17, 2019

My thoughts and prayers go out to Mrs. Crowell and their daughter. He was not just a customer at the pharmacy but a friend and mentor to so many of us. He was always professional, positive, inspiring, passionate and caring about others. He stood up and make sure all of our voices and concerns we heard and acknowledged. We have lost a great one..

Keshia

May 17, 2019

Rest peacefully in heaven my brother Bubba. Job well done. You will never be forgotten. Family, he was loved.

Kia

Family

May 17, 2019

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Lorraine Malone

May 17, 2019

Sorry about your loss this is coming from Gerald Matheny he always helped me doing the things I need while I worked at Methodist Hospital in the diet office

May 17, 2019

I will always remember his dedication and reaching out to others for the rights of hospital workers . Victory then and now he is in the presence of Jesus /who has victory over death . Prayers for family

Marie Siroky

May 16, 2019

One of the great blessings of my life was meeting, learning to love, and learning from Lorenzo Crowell. A compassionate and dedicated son of Gary's African American working class, Lorenzo lived every day of his professional and personal life to help workers learn how to fight for social justice and participatory democracy. Believing that an injustice to one is an injustice to all, Lorenzo walked lovingly and unassumingly among us. He served others tirelessly, inspiring us all to let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.

Dr. M. Thandabantu Iverson
Senior Lecturer (Retired),
Indiana University Dept. of Labor Studies, School of Social Work

May 16, 2019

My condolences to the family. I know that Lorenzo's smile and jovial personality will help you make it through these difficult times. God bless your family.

William and Alethea Fontleroy

May 16, 2019

My condolences to the family. I know that Lorenzo's smile and jovial personality will help you make it through these difficult times. God bless your family.

May 16, 2019

To the family you have our sincere and deepest condolences. Praying for you. Lorenzo & Vanessa Newby

May 16, 2019

P.O. Box 4338
Gary, IN 46404

Roosevelt High School Class of 1967 Alumni Association
Resolution

To the Family of Lorenzo "Bubba, Crow" Crowell Jr.
Dear Charlene and Family:

We the classmates, officers, friends and members of the Roosevelt High School Class of 1967 pen this resolution and desire to place on record, that it is with deep sadness and a sense of great loss that we gather to express our grief and deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Family, no matter what your trials are, or how big your mountain seems; The Lord is there to see you through; so if your cross seems hard to bear, and you know not what to do; the One who loves you most of all will be there to see you through.

BE IT RESOLVED, that our hearts go out to Lorenzo's immediate family, siblings and other relatives and friends during this time of bereavement; words can never fully express how much a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle means to us, but our language can still provide comfort, solace, hope and even inspiration.

WHEREAS, we believe that the homegoing of Lorenzo again emphasizes that none is superior to the last call, which is common to all beings; remember that death is only the end of the physical life and the beginning of eternal life. Your beloved brother and our friend, has fallen in life's battle, and yielded to a VICTORY that no one can resist and entered upon a complete rest. How carefully then should we live, knowing that someday, we too, must pay the debt that Lorenzo has paid. We believe the words of Jesus in John 14 that encourages us to Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we commend the soul of Mr. Lorenzo "Bubba, Crow" Crowell, Jr. to the Panther Den eternal and a copy of this resolution be given to the family and a copy be kept in our archives.

Humbly submitted this 17th day of May, 2019
Willie T. Collins, Interim chairperson
Melvin Evans, Events Coordinator
Lolita Drake Parram, Secretary
Members and classmates of
Ms. Charlene Crowell

Theodore Roosevelt H.S. Class of 1967 Alumni

May 16, 2019

I met Lorenzo on the picket line, and marched with him many times-for justice, and peace. A real union brother. Rest in peace, my dear friend and comrade.

Mike Olszanski

May 16, 2019

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

May 16, 2019

To the Family of fellow Rooseveltian class of 1971, Lorenzo Crowell,

I would like to express my sincere condolences and deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. I enjoyed many conversations with my friend and fellow classmate.
May the Lord continue to comfort you during this difficult time. Lorenzo RIP.

Rodney & Verneita Coffee

May 16, 2019

Deother Cook Jr.

Friend

May 16, 2019

Deother Cook Jr.

Friend

May 16, 2019

Deother Cook Jr.

Friend

May 16, 2019

Deother Cook Jr.

Friend

May 16, 2019

To the family of Lorenzo Crowell, Jr.

You have our deepest condolences in the passing of your loved one, Lorenzo. As a friend for many years, a light has gone out for many of us. The joy, the laughter, and the support that he gave to many will always be remembered. Know that God is on the throne. Give him your cares and your pain. He will comfort you and continue to be there for you always.

Diane and Lee Hobbs

May 16, 2019

My heartfelt condolences to the family for your loss. May you be comforted by your cherished memories, as you await the fulfillment of Gods promise to one day be reunited with your loved one again (John 6:40)

May 16, 2019

I am sincerely sorry for your loss and my warmest condolences are extended to your family. May you be reassured that God keeps those who pass on in his memory because they are precious to him. (Psalms 116: 15)

T L

May 16, 2019

Rest in heaven my brother!!

Alex Brown Jr slimm

May 16, 2019

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