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Willie Crew Obituary
Hopewell - Deacon Willie Crew, Jr. son of the late Willie and Lelia Crew was born December 10, 1940 in Chesterfield. He departed this life and entered eternal rest on August 19, 2021. Willie accepted Christ in his life at an early age joining the Brown Grove Baptist Church in Midlothian, where he served as a deacon, choir member. He later joined Union Baptist Church, Hopewell, where he served as a deacon, greeter and a very faithful and dedicated worker of the church. He attended Carver High School in Chesterfield. He was a dedicated worker of Allied Chemical/Honeywell for 31 years. Willie was a former Vice President of the Chesterfield County Quarterback League. Willie enjoyed watching college football and pro-football; and hiss favorited NFL team being the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Willie and Lelia Crew; brothers, Clarence, Raymond and Linwood; and his sister, Margaret, Elsie, Thelma and Marie. Deacon Crew is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 22 years, Florence Graves-Crew; sons, devoted Wille III (Deborah) and Kenneth; daughter, LaNette (Alphonso); step-daughter, Zina Graves; and one brother, Lazarus Crew. He also was a loving and kind father and grandfather to Devon, Dominique, and Dimario Graves; grandchildren, Alonzo, Lorenzo, Brandon, and Marisa (Sheldon); eight great grandchildren; one aunt, Marie Austin; one brother-in-law, Robert Graves, Sr. of Petersburg; one sister-in-law, Sarah Graves of Hopewell; devoted nephew, Lazarus Winston Hamlin; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, Rev. Ralph T. Friend, eulogist and Rev. Dr. John Johnson, officiating. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery. J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Patricia Daniels
September 19, 2021
My deepest sympathy to the family. May God be with you.
George Washington Carver Alumni and Friends Association Wilson
August 27, 2021
We are sorry for your loss.
Rosalind Holloway
August 25, 2021
My condolences and prayers to the family. He was such a nice man and I know he will be missed. God be with you.
Stefan Mayfield
August 25, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Rev. Sylvia E. Jones
August 25, 2021
To The Crew Family
May God's comfort, peace and love be with you during this time
Of sorrow.
Louise Turner-Wyche
August 24, 2021
May the God of all Comfort be with the family at this time. Florence the memories will help to sustain and give you the strength needed in the days ahead.
Jayne Wilson & Family
August 24, 2021
Our condolences for the lost of your father. May God Bless and Keep you.
Debra Beard Crew
August 24, 2021
Papa we were sad to see you slowly fade away but God had better plans for you.Papa you go ahead take your rest. so we will dry our tears away and try to move on with our life.We love so very much Rest in Peace our love,Willie lll and Debra Crew.You will truly be miss,save a space for us.Rest easy in your new Heavenly home.
BROTHER UZZELL
August 24, 2021
Bro Willie Crew III know your heart is heavy right now but know that the one most high has you and your family in his hands. Our prays are with you in this time of need. God Bless you all!
Justine Swann
August 24, 2021
To the family of Deacon Willie Crew Jr. God knows you cried endlessly when he died but, God promises he won't let the tears mar the smiles that were given to him when he was alive. You will always remember the good times that was shared with him. Your family are in our prayers and thoughts always in this time of sadness. Love Bernice Swann and family
Sam and Saundra Mason
August 24, 2021
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy. Be assured that Gid will dry your tears
Joanne Harris Lucas
August 23, 2021
A good heart has stopped beating, but a heart that has touched so many lives can’t help but live on in those it loved. No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Brenda Harris
August 23, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Joan Jones
August 23, 2021
To the family, Sorry for your loss, praying for comfort during this difficult time. Peace and Blessings to you all.
James moore
August 23, 2021
My condolences to the family of Deacon Crew. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was a special friend of mine.
Deirtrice Harrington
August 23, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Keisha Bradby
August 23, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family and loved ones. May God grant you continued strength, peace and comfort.
Ruth Coleman
August 22, 2021
My deepest heartfelt condolences to the family. Keep the memories close your heart.
JOSEPH AND GLADYS LYONS team
August 20, 2021
WISHING YOU COMFORT, PEACE, AND HOPE IN THIS TIME OF SADNESS, IN DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
T B
August 20, 2021
My heart goes out to the family, for your circle has been broken. Deacon Crew was a real stand up man. He was always pleasant, kept a smile regardless to what he was going through. I will miss him sitting in his spot in church greeting folks as they enter. May God keep his loving arms around you.
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