James Alvin Crosen

On October 1, 2024, with his family and best friend by his side, James A. Crosen, passed into the loving arms of Jesus, and reunited with the love of his life, Shirley to whom he was married to for almost 66 years. Jim was born in Ashburn, Virginia on January 17, 1935, to the late Floyd A. and Mary F. Crosen. He grew up in Old Sterling and had many fond memories of working in his Daddy’s General Store and delivering orders. He graduated Leesburg High School in 1953.

Jim joined the Army right out of high school. He served for two years and spent most of his time in Europe. He was in the artillery and got to play in the band. In December 1954, he married Shirley. They made a beautiful home in Hamilton, VA and went on to have four daughters. Their daughters felt very blessed to be raised by the parents they had.

After leaving the Army, Jim worked for Shirley’s Dad, C. Maloy Fishback, building houses. Then he went on to have a long career with Safeway as a Meatcutter. When he retired from Safeway, he enjoyed driving part-time for the Red Cross and Star Pontiac.

Jim was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church for the past sixty years. He was very active up until his wife got ill. Then he faithfully took care of her during her whole illness. He also was a member of the Ashburn-Sterling Mason Lodge since 1960. He used to be active with the Ruritan Club. He and Shirley also delivered food for Meals on Wheels and enjoyed volunteering to help each year counting money for the Ladies Board at Loudoun Hospital.

Jimmy and Shirley loved to travel. They visited every state capital in the U.S., except for New Mexico and also visited many foreign countries. Although they travelled great distances, their favorite places were Williamsburg, Virginia and Ocean Isle, NC. Their children and grandchildren were very blessed by them because they took them many places that otherwise they probably never would have been given the chance to visit.

Jimmy is predeceased by his parents, Floyd A. and Mary F. Crosen; wife, Shirley Fishback Crosen; daughter, Carolyn Crosen Quesenberry (Kevin). He is survived by daughters, Susan Crosen Reimann (Rick) of Sarasota, FL, Cathy Crosen Kennan (Tim) of Leesburg, VA, and Sarah Crosen Wiley (Michael) of Winchester, VA; Twelve Grandchildren and Fifteen Great Grandchildren. Siblings; Linda L. Lawson of Purcellville, VA, Donald O. Crosen of Glenwood, MD, and Larry T. Crosen of Ashburn, VA; and very special friend, Colleen Wilmoth of Hamilton, VA. He also had two very faithful dogs he loved: Jango and Colleen.

Visitation will be held at Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg, VA from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, October 6, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Harmony United Methodist Church in Hamilton, VA at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024. Burial will be at Union Cemetery in Leesburg, VA. Officiants will be Pastor Larry Craddock and Greg Wilmoth. Pallbearers are Greg Wilmoth, Kenny Wine, Mike Wine, Mark Crosen, Scott Lawson and Melvin Byrne. Music: Mrs. Barbara Jennings.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to Leesburg Veterinary Hospital Benevolent Fund, 19463 James Monroe Highway, Leesburg, VA  20175 or The American Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter, 3550 S. Clark St., Suite 203, Arlington, VA  22202.