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James Crenshaw Obituary
Born September 25, 1954, in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Woodrow Thompson Crenshaw Sr. and Myrtle Ivy Leigh Arnold Crenshaw. He was a Greenwood High School graduate, attended Lander College, and was a US Air Force Veteran. Mr. Crenshaw worked various jobs throughout his life including a mechanic, a French hornist for the 504th Air Force Band, a computer technician for Greenwood High School, a teacher technology trainer for Abbeville County Schools, a manager for Suburban Propane and a visiting lecturer of Horn at the University of California-Davis. He was a Southeast Motocross Champion
He was a member of Rock Presbyterian Church as well as a member of the Lander University Docent and Wind Ensemble and French Hornist- Greater Musical Arts Consortium Orchestra.
Surviving in addition to his wife of 40 years are two sons, Dennis Alston Crenshaw (Karen Sangtian) of Durham, NC and David Aubrey Crenshaw of Greenwood, SC; two brothers, Woodrow Thompson "Tommy" Crenshaw, Jr (Carrie) and Rodger Lee Crenshaw (Dana), both of Greenwood, his mother-in-law, Helen Harrell of the home, brother-in-law, Bryan Harrell of Tallahassee, FL; sisters-in-law, Debbie Vickers of Ocala, FL and Cassie Harrell of Nevada, IA; nephews, Jason (Nicole), Robin, Matthew, and Shane Crenshaw (Leta); nieces, Beth Welborn (Mike) and Ashlee Lamberson (Mike); and three great-nieces and six great-nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Thursday from the Blyth Funeral Home Chapel.
The family will receive friends following the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
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Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the family of Mr. Crenshaw.
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Memories and Condolences
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David Champouillon
October 23, 2023
My friend, my brother. Served together in the 504th USAF Band. Sonja and he lived down the road around 180 miles and we visited each other's homes 2-3 times a year. Many an hour doing nothing or having youtube contests or simply finding in everything and nothing. We are heartbroken. Sonja and he were here in late August. We cherish that visit. Laura and David Champouillon.
Ed Bengtson
October 22, 2023
I have fond memories of Jimmy Ray when we both served in the 504th. His love off vintage recordings, keeping his BMW in pristine condition, and his insistence that the only ketchup worth having on the table was Heinz or what he referred to as "tomato wine." For the short period of time I had the honor of serving with him, I knew Jimmy Ray as a man who stood by his principles and never compromised his values. I think I will dig out some vintage Jack Teagarden to listen to in Jimmy Ray's memory. Sonja, my old friend, my heart aches for you and your family. Please know that you are in Janice and my thoughts and prayers.
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