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Martin Crowder Obituary
Crowder was born in Carroll County, Va., to the late Harvey David and Minnie Florence Fleming Crowder.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Effie Mabe, Mallie Dean, Myrtle Austin, Gracie Gravley and Loma Hancock.
Crowder was the co-owner of H.D. Crowder and the co-owner of F & M Construction.
Crowder served on the Board of Directors for the Bank of Carroll and was the former president of the Blue Ridge Country Club. He was a member of the Elks Lodge as well as the Moose Lodge in Galax. Along with his many accomplishments in life, Crowder was honored to be a lifetime member of the Dalton Hill Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Largen Crowder; his children, Rejeana Barrett and husband, David of Hillsville, Rhonda Gardner and husband Faron of Hillsville, Marty Crowder and wife, Tammy of Hillsville and son, Robert Crowder of Hillsville; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Forrest Crowder of Woodlawn; and sisters, Scottie Crowder of Mount Airy, N.C., and Velma Beasley of Hillsville.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, at 1 p.m. at the Dalton Hill Christian Church with Pastor Jason Simpkins officiating. The burial followed in the Felts Cemetery. The family received friends from 11 a.m. until the time of services.
In lieu of flowers, make donations to Dalton Hill Christian Church, 209 Coon Ridge Road, Hillsville, Va. 24343.
The Crowder family would like to thank Twin County Hospice and Twin County Home Health for their care and support.
A guestbook is available at www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com.
Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home is serving the Crowder family.
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Gay Lynn Sidden
January 11, 2016
Rhonda and family. You are in my prayers . Have not seen you in ages, but please know I am thinking of you. I am moving back to Carroll County. Hopefully we can get together .
John Burcham
January 8, 2016
our thoughts and prayers go out to you,may GOD bless you all
January 8, 2016
Sorry to hear about Martin, our thoughts and prayers with the family.
David and Donella Staples
January 7, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss, I knew Martin through the equipment business and always enjoyed he and his brother coming in to Mitchell Distributing and Rish Equipment. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kathy Willie
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RONNIE HORTON TRUCKING
January 6, 2016
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE JUST HEARD OF MR. CROWDER'S PASSING.
Joan Martin
January 5, 2016
Rejeana and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michelle Belton
January 5, 2016
Praying for the family, Ben and Michelle Belton
wade Humphrey
January 5, 2016
So sorry for your loss It is hard anytime you lose a loved one but I always seem to think Martin was always going to be with us God bless and I'll be in prayer for the family
LACY & DREAMA BOWMAN
January 5, 2016
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE MISS SEEING HIM AT THE RESTAURANT EVERY MORNING. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW.
Gwen Williams
January 5, 2016
Regina and family thoughts and prayers your way during this hard time. Love Gwen Williams and Evelyn Hall
Patty and Russell Burkholder
January 5, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
The Coltrane family
January 5, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joyce Fulford
January 5, 2016
Jean, kindly accept my sympathy in your loss.
Oleda White
January 4, 2016
Jean,Marty,Regina, Rhonda and Robbie, just heard that
Martin passed. Our hearts break for you and you all are in our prayers.
Oleda, Marie, Harold & Dawn
Roger Royal
January 4, 2016
One of the truly honest business men. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Rish Equipment Company
Salem, VA.
January 4, 2016
Marty and Tammy, so sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers.
David & Liz Williams
LARRY DIAMOND
January 4, 2016
Marty and family members, I am sorry for your loss. I had known Martin for so many years and always appreciated our relationship. Our prayers are with your family.
Larry and Michele Diamond
Joyce & Ivan Edwards
January 4, 2016
Jean,Marty,Robby,Rejeana,and Rhonda our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. No one could have had a better family and devoted caretakers and he responded by staying with you far beyond what medical experts thought possible! He will be truly missed not only by you but by his family at Dalton Hill Christian Church, this community, by the many ways that he helped others, his uplifting sense of humor even in his sickness, and his love and generous support. When Martin saw a need he didn't wait to be asked, he was the first to step up. May God bless and comfort you with the love he showed for you and others. Love you all, Joyce and Ivan
The Marshall's
January 3, 2016
Jean, Marty, Robby and family...We send lots of LOVE, thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort! We're sure gonna miss him!! Love, Adam Amber and Eva
January 3, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Prayers.
Ruth Hall
January 3, 2016
Jean and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear about Martin. He was such a special man, always happy, thoughtful and kind to me. It was a pleasure working at Bank of Caroll where he provided great leadership as one of our Board Members. My thought and prayers to you.
Virginia (Marshall) Glasco
January 3, 2016
Prayers for your family. So sorry for your loss.
Lewis
January 3, 2016
Sorry, I worked for VDOT and worked with Martin at various times. I enjoyed his company. Lewis Hurst
Gerald Lintecum
January 3, 2016
So sorry to hear of Martin's passing,I will keep the family in my prayers.
Sherry Truitt
January 3, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dale and Scarlet Rucker
January 3, 2016
Rejeana and Marty,
So sorry for your loss. You had a Dad to be proud of and I am sure you have lots of memories to cherish. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Crowder family at this time. May God give each of you the comfort you need during this time.
Susan Higgins
January 3, 2016
Marty, Rob and family,
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Please know I am thinking of you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joyce Burnette
January 3, 2016
So sorry for your loss. I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers .
Jimmy and Debbie Dalton
January 3, 2016
Rejeana and David,
Please accept our condolences.
Pat and Russell Burkholder
January 3, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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