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Joshua Crowder Obituary
Our beloved son, Joshua Crowder, 18, a resident of Tallahassee, FL passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016.
He was born in Tallahassee, FL to Bruce and Melanie Crowder on March 16, 1998.
He was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church, where he was very involved in the youth group and an honor student at Lincoln High School. On many days, one could find Joshua in the community bagging groceries at Publix, volunteering at VBS, serving residents through Meals on Wheels, devoting time to Children's Home Society, and lending a hand at Second Harvest, just to name a few. He was an avid XBOX gamer where he sought out people who enjoyed his passion of computers.
Joshua was scheduled to attend Florida Polytechnic University in the fall where he was going to study Computer Science. He looked forward to being a part of such a rich environment where he would learn more about his chosen field of study.
Throughout his young life, Joshua never failed to look deeper into the world around him. He did not accept the obvious, but rather wanted to know the Why or How of everything. He was consumed with historical facts and marveled at the simplest of inventions. Joshua's gifts were centered around the academics where he excelled throughout his life. He was adored by all who met him and received frequent words of affirmation concerning his abilities.
Joshua is survived by his parents, Bruce and Melanie Crowder, his sister, Annika Crowder, two grandfathers, Dan Crowder and Wilbur Gay, 2 aunts Kelly (Glen) Seay and Angela (Jose) Alea, 1 uncle, Carey Gay, and 5 cousins, Luke, Lawson, Diego, Lilly Kate, and Bella.
Joshua was preceded in death by his two grandmothers Gail Crowder and Nancy Gay.
Funeral Services will be held Sunday, July 17, 2016 at 3:00pm at Immanuel Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the JOSHUA CROWDER SCHOLARSHIP FUND by making checks payable to:
Florida Polytechnic University Foundation
PO BOX 2790
Lakeland, FL 33806
***Please be sure you put Joshua Crowder in the memo section of the check***
or online at flpoly.org/foundation/donate/ and choose "scholarship" and then designate it for "college of innovation and technology" then please be sure to indicate "Joshua Crowder" in the billing section for it to be allocated to his fund.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Crowder
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Jane
July 26, 2016
To the Parents, Family, and Friends of Joshua
My heart sincerely breaks for you and I'm deeply saddened when I read about someone so young and vibrant leaving this earth. It just doesn't seem right!
I didn't know Joshua, and only wish i had. What an extraordinary young man. Please except my deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Joshua...
I honestly wish there were words to ease and lesson the overwhelming greif and pain you are feeling.
Please know you are sincerely in my thoughts and prayers. May you be always be surrounded by Love, Strength, Support, Guidance, Comfort and Understanding to help you cope with this unimaginable difficult event in your life. God Bless you.
May you take Solace in Jude 1:21
Well done my good and faithful servent....
Jim Standley
July 19, 2016
Bruce, so sorry for your loss. Words can not express.
July 17, 2016
Bruce and Melanie,
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you during these difficult days. We read the obit for Josh and wish we could have know him. He was an outstanding teenager. May the sweet memories of times together bring you comfort. We pray God will surround you and your family with His love during this time of sorrow.
John and Helen Berry
Russellville, AL
Friends of Wilbur Gay and Betty Dajani
Patricia Trom
July 17, 2016
Dear Melanie and Family,
Holding you in prayer as you endure this indescribable loss. Josh and my daughter, Leila, celebrated graduation from Lincoln just a few short weeks ago. This does not seem possible. Praying for comfort for your family and all who were touched by this remarkable young man.
deborah DAVID
July 17, 2016
so sorry about Joshua. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Karen Young
July 17, 2016
Bruce, Melanie, and Annika,
What an amazing son and brother Joshua was! The love and pride that each of you have for him shines thru and I know his sweet spirit will live on each of you. You are loved and being lifted up by many-
Karen, Caleb, Emma Young
Joshua with his First Grade Teacher, Mrs. Conne
Karen Young
July 17, 2016
Matthew Clemons
July 16, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. Lots of prayers
Cheryl Igler
July 16, 2016
Praying you find comfort in the loving memories of time shared together.
Penny Newell
July 16, 2016
Melanie. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He was always one of the brightest lights in your eyes. My heart is with you and your family.
Justin O
July 15, 2016
He was a part of my church family and my classmate. I remember him as a hardworking, creative, Christan man, I saw a bright future in him. I'm deeply saddened to hear this news, I saw him smiling just two weeks ago, I never imagined something like this could happen in the community, let alone someone I knew. As to the family, you raised him up well, my prayers will be with you, thank you for him.
CHAD GOLDENBERG
July 15, 2016
May your hearts be filled with joyful memories and God fill your spirits with the positive reflection of Joshua's impact on your lives.
It's not goodbye. It's I will see you soon. Be blessed! My family sends our prayers!
Dana Wright
July 15, 2016
Keeping you all in prayer .........lour family loves you all so very much!
Mark Mercer
July 15, 2016
Your testimony through this has been the proof of God's sustaining grace. You are a blessing to us. We are your friends. We love you and mourn with you. As for Josh, we will see him again.
Pat Key
July 15, 2016
Earnestly praying for all the family.... especially during these next few days. Continued prayers in the days ahead... that you may find God's tranquil peace in the precious years of memories you each have while Joshua was making his earthly journey.
Kim Shively
July 15, 2016
Continued prayers, love, and Aloha for your family. Joshua, we will remember you and love you always.
Melissa Harley
July 15, 2016
Deeply sorry for your loss Crowder family. We have been thinking and praying for you since we heard the news.
Jim Duda
July 15, 2016
Our deepest sorrow for your loss. Continued prayers go to your family to comfort you .
Sheri Koyles
July 14, 2016
Though I cannot imagine your pain, I know the One that can. I am so glad He is sustaining you at this time!
Gail and Kevin Schaper
July 14, 2016
So sorry for your loss , may he rest in peace . Prayers to you and your family .
We are friends of the Weinell Family .
Patti Horowitz
July 14, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this unimaginable time.
Dawn Burns
July 14, 2016
I don't know you nor have I ever met Joshua. But I am praying for your family. You are so very loved.
(Rebecca's Best friend)
July 14, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. We think of your family daily. May his memory warm your hearts.
The Bronakoski Family
Heather Spahr
July 14, 2016
Crowder family-
I work with Angela Scott. Your family is in my continued prayers. I can't imagine the heartache you are going through. I pray you find peace and comfort in Jesus's promises.
Jason Mitja
July 14, 2016
Bruce, Melanie and Annika,
My heart literally aches for you all. The loss of a son and brother is devastating. My family and I are praying for you all, daily and several times a day. May God ease your sorrow in time.
s j
July 14, 2016
My son worked with Josh and my daughter had classes with him. I knew him from Publix as well. This is such very, very sad news. Our hearts are broken for Josh, his family and friends and all of those who won't be touched by this special young man.
Shannon Salimone
July 14, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss.
Shannon Salimone
July 14, 2016
Bruce and Melanie...there are no words to express our sorrow for your loss. You have been so strong for my sister and bother in Love Angela and Tim Scott and all they have been through, please feel my prayers for your family.
Debbie Lewis
July 14, 2016
Your wonderful son and I talked all along when he worked at Publix. What an exceptional young man he was and I will miss his caring personality and servant's heart.
Hinton & Baltodano Families
July 14, 2016
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our children, who attend Lincoln, are beyond saddened. Our hearts go out to you and your beautiful son...
Kathy Muldoon
July 14, 2016
Melanie and family,
I am very saddened to hear of Josh's passing, but I know that he was very loved by you and your family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I am so very sorry.
Kathy Muldoon
July 14, 2016
Melanie and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your son's passing. I know he was very loved for the years he was with you. You have my sincere sympathy, and I will be thinking of you in this difficult time.
July 14, 2016
My son was a friend of Josh's and we were both heartbroken after hearing the news of his passing. My prayers and thoughts are with your entire family.
Susan Elliott
July 14, 2016
Melanie and family,
My heart is breaking for you.
My thoughts are with you all
and holding you close.
Susan
Elizabeth Barcenas
July 13, 2016
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow.
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