Claude E. Crowe

Claude Early Crowe, 73, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011.

He was born in Roanoke County, a son of the late Thomas Early Crowe and Mary Thomas Crowe and had been an area resident all of his life. A member of Westside Church of Christ, he was employed at Magic City Ford for 17 years and retired as a machinist with Mechanical Development following 29 years of service. He enjoyed Bluegrass music, aircraft, photography and Ford automobiles, and especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Claude Duane Crowe, 4 brothers, Roy M. Crowe, Sr., Charlie "Pat" Crowe, Bill Crowe, Elmer Crowe, a nephew, Tommy Crowe and a brother-in-law, Roy "Skip" Stump, Jr.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Wood Crowe; a daughter, Barbara and Jeff Foley; a special niece Courtney Pugh; special cousin, James C. Brown; three brothers, George T. Crowe; Kermit C. Crowe and his wife Sue; Clifford P. Crowe and his wife Sherry; two sisters, Laura Stump Jones and her husband Les; Margie G. Wildblood and her husband Robert; sister-in-law, Gwen Crowe; special friends, Dave Hall, W.J.Wood and Clarence Spradlin, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11AM, Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the Chapel of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. Eddie Gilpin will officiate. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park with graveside military honors being afforded by members of the Virginia Army National Guard Funeral Honors Team. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8PM, Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Westside Church of Christ, 1705 Starview Dr. Salem, VA 24153. The family would like to thank the Oncology Department of Lewis Gale, Dr. Karri and the medical staff, 6th floor of Lewis Gale for their loving and outstanding care of Claude during his illness. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.

John M. Oakey & Son, Salem

Published by Charlotte Observer on Apr. 8, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Claude Crowe

20 Entries

April 13, 2011

MRS. CROWE AND BARBARA,
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND AND DAD. WE ONLY MET HIM A FEW TIMES, BUT HE WAS A VERY KIND AND GENTLE MAN. I KNOW YOU WILL MISS HIM GREATLY. WE WILL KEEP YOU BOTH IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYES.

LOVE RED AND PAT - AMELIA VA.

Brenda Crowe Vanden Brook

April 10, 2011

My thoughts go out to all the Crowe family. Claude was a good man.

Rose Ashley

April 8, 2011

I will miss him

Rose Ashley

April 8, 2011

He was a good man and a special friend he be like a father to me enjoy his laugh and company he had a great smile and he do every to help others i sure going miss him i am sorry your lost rose ashley axton va

Robin Crowe

April 8, 2011

With deepest sympathies...My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Rose Crowe - Beach

April 8, 2011

With deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rosemary Watkins

April 8, 2011

My thought and prayers are with you and your family in the loss of Claude. My late husband, Ty Watkins, worked with Claude for several years and they remained friends. He thought a lot of Claude. I understand your will keep you in my prayers.

Randy Pratt and Family

April 8, 2011

We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dana Meador

April 8, 2011

My thoughts & prayers are with the family. My deepest Condolence

April 8, 2011

Dear MaryEllen and Barbara,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the days ahead of you.
Dana Montgomery Akers

April 8, 2011

Clifford & Sherry,

I am so sorry for your loss. Keep the good memories close to your heart. You and your family will continue to be in my prayers.

Penny McNabb

J.Wiley Light

April 8, 2011

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.

Rita Layne

April 8, 2011

To the Crowe family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. I know that all of you will miss Claude. May God comfort you at this time.

DAVID JOINER SR.

April 8, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

LEWIS HARRIS

April 8, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Courtney Pugh

April 8, 2011

Claude Crowe was the epitome of what every man should strive to be: devoted husband and father with a Christian heart. Having grown up with him, I am truly honored to have been treated like a daughter by him all these years. He will be truly missed by one and all but the angels are welcoming one of their own back home. We will miss you Uncle Claude!

April 8, 2011

Ben T. Bower

April 8, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the Crowe family. Debbie Crowe (Roanoke VA)

Skip & Carolyn Jackson

April 8, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Claude was always the gentleman.

BOBBY & CHARLENE WOOD

April 7, 2011

WITH OUR DEEPEST REGRETS TO CLAUDE E. CROWE'S FAMILY MARY WOOD CROWE AND BARBARA FOLEY. WE CERTAINLY WILL MISS CLAUDE AND WAS HONORED TO KNOW HIM FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS.

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