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Earl Crosswright Obituary
1916-2008Mr. Earl J. Crosswright, a resident of Pensacola, FL and native of Evansville, IN, died Saturday, April 26, 2008 at age 91. Mr. Crosswright, born in 1916, was the only child of William and Essie Carson Crosswright. Public viewing will be held at Joe Morris & Son Funeral Home, 12:00 noon-9:00 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008. The funeral services will be held on Friday, May 2, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Richards Memorial United Methodist Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Crosswright was a retired Escambia County School System Principal and one of the Regional Directors at AARP. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 58 years Evelyn Steen Crosswright; his three children Pamela C. Hall and spouse Dr. David A. Hall Jr. of Baton Rouge, LA, Paula B. Flood and spouse Eugene Flood Jr. of Chapel Hill, NC and Dr. Earl Jay Crosswright of Pensacola, FL; his four grandchildren David A. Hall III, Washington, DC., Darryl C. Hall, Nashville, TN, Christina R. Flood, New York, NY, Earl Scott Flood, Atlanta, GA; two stepgranddaughters, Caressa Sanchez and Raina Jackson, Pensacola, FL; cousin, Florence Crosswright Ausler, Plumerville, AK, and a host of other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Earl J. Crosswright Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund, Lincoln University Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 9545, Pensacola, FL 32513. The family would like to extend special thanks to caregivers, Anne Stevens and Fay Thomas, Dr. Percy Goodman and June Adkinson.
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Melody Thomas-Shine
May 8, 2008
Earl- my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
Brother J. Gregory Griffin [Delta Beta 1973]
May 3, 2008
This note serves to express and document my sincere condolences to the Family of Brother Earl J. Crosswright.
Life, via the noble ranks of Alpha Phi Alpha (1906), afforded me the privilege to observe him at a distance. I thought Brother Crosswright to be a distinguish fraternity brother of stature and integrity, who loved his family dearly, especially, his son Earl. May the sustaining spirit of genuine concern and love help to bring additional comfort and light to each of you in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
The Black Pride of Alpha Phi Alpha !!!
Carolyn Baker DuBose
May 3, 2008
May the peace and comfort of our Lord abide with the Crosswright family during this time of loss. Mr. Crosswright was a wonderful person.
Natalie Sangfield-Jenkins
May 2, 2008
May the love of friends and family be a source of comfort to you at this time.
With sincere sympathy in your loss.
Anthony Sangfield
May 2, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Charlene Hunter James
May 2, 2008
Mrs. Crosswright, Pam, Paula and Earl, our prayers are with you as you grieve the passing of Mr. Crosswright. You all have been so blessed to have had him a part of your lives(and that of your respective families)for such a long time. We will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Charlene, Andrew and Charlene-Mary
Shelia Dudley
May 2, 2008
Pamela and the Crosswright family, please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Mr. Earl. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Carlton & Janice Steen
May 2, 2008
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4
Even though words can't take away the sorry that you are feeling, I hope you find serenity in knowing that your care, love ane courage meant so much to the one you loved and that somehow, in some small way, that makes a difference and brings you peace. May it also be a source of inner strength to know that there's a loving God watching over you, and that, throughout this time of need, He'll stay close by your side.
Florine Bunche
May 1, 2008
My prayer's and sympathy are with you and your family now, and the future.
Florine Bunche
May 1, 2008
My prayer's and sympathy are with you and your family at this time, and the present.
Bernadette & Keyvonna
May 1, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. I know the fond momories will help bring you comfort over time and the love you all have for each other will help keep you strong for each other.
To everything there is a reason, and a time to every purpose.
Marjesta Hartsfield - Moore
May 1, 2008
So sorry to hear of your loss, Mr. Crosswright was one of my educators
at BTWHS, and a good educator he was. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.
Deborah Whiting
May 1, 2008
May the love of family and friends confort and strengthen the Crosswright family in the days ahead
Jackie Hawkins
May 1, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I'll never forget how comforting he was to Mom and family (Florence Crosswright Ausler) during the loss of Uncle Al in Denver (2000). He was so helpful and understanding that one of my siblings asked to call him Uncle Earl. However, he understood when I said that it was not something I could do having just buried my last Uncle. He was Cousin Earl, with much respect.
With Love, Prayers, and Concern.
Roosevelt L & Ruth F Jackson
May 1, 2008
Our prayer are with the Crosswright family during these times. We too have lost a dear friend and mentor that was always there for us for more than forty years
Frederick B. Soles
May 1, 2008
"Give Honor to whom Honor is Due". This was the first Scripture that came to mind as I thought about Mr. Crosswright and makes it easy for me to say how much he has impacted my life. He wa always a man of Principle and this never changed, from the time I met him when my mother taught at deVaughn in the late 60's, to the last time I saw he and Mrs. Crosswright or talked together on the phone. I believe that Relationships go through many different and distinct stages over time. Ours had evolved from one of Competition, to Tolerance, to Love and I can truly say He Was My Friend. May the Lord God Bless the Crosswright, Hall, Flood and Steen families. May The Peace of God guard your hearts and minds. May the Loving and Lasting Memories of this Great Man be ever in your hearts and before your eyes and his voice always be a reminder of the Love and Wisdom that he has passed on to you and the many others within our community who's lives he has impacted.
Joseph Sanchez
May 1, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carlos & Georgia Sanchez
May 1, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Eugenia Cassimus
May 1, 2008
We are sorry for your loss.May God be with you and your family at this time. Eugenia Cassimus and family
Bernadette Kyle-Smith
May 1, 2008
May God bless you and your family. Take care of each other.
The Gooding Famlies
May 1, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
TONIA, TARA, AND TERRANCE HUDGINS
May 1, 2008
May God sustain you during this time of lament. Aunt Evelyn, know that we love you and care deeply for you. Be abundantly blessed.
Faye Smith Butts
May 1, 2008
Mr. Crosswright was a family friend and my high school homeroom teacher. My prayers are with Mrs.Crosswright and the family.He has touched many lives . He will remain in my heart always.
Artis Stromas Sr. & Family
May 1, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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