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     Lucy Frances Zell was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on October 29, 1899 at Virginia.³ As of circa 1921,her married name was Crowder.⁴ She married Robert Lewis Crowder, son of William A. Crowder and Laura E. Shanks, circa 1921.^4,1,2,3 Lucy Frances Zell died on January 19, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-22-8562.¹⁰ William Lewis Crowder was born on November 4, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,3,5,11,6 He married Doris Rae Pring on June 19, 1942 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ William Lewis Crowder and Doris Rae Pring were divorced on May 10, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ William Lewis Crowder died on June 16, 1991 at Bell Co., Texas, at age 67.^10,12,11

     Edward Norwood "Eddie" Crowder was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on August 4, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,8,5 He married Betty Jean Carter on August 7, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,9 Edward Norwood "Eddie" Crowder died on August 29, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^3,8 He Edward Norwood Crowder, 85, of Salem, Va., went to be with his Lord on Sunday, August 29, 2010, at his home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Roanoke and lived in Salem and Waynesboro, Va., where he retired as a truck driver for Roadway Express and then returned to reside in Salem. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, American Area Medal, and the Asiatic-Pacific Area Medal. Upon discharge from the Navy, he returned to Salem where he met the love of his life, his wife of 62 years, Betty Jean Carter Crowder. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lewis Crowder and Lucy Frances Zell; three brothers, William, Kenneth, and Eugene Crowder; a special brother-inlaw, Jack Carter; and a precious grandson, Joshua Crowder. Surviving to cherish his memory along with his wife is a brother, Leo Crowder and wife, Marge, of Maryland; special brother-in-law, Dennis Alan Carter and fiancée, Anne Thomason, of Salem; daughter, Mary Painter and husband, Johnnie, of Waynesboro; three sons, Tommy Crowder and wife, Connie, of Salem, Larry Crowder and wife, Deidre, of Roanoke, and Mark Crowder and wife, Mary, of Salem; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. A special thanks goes out to the medical staff at Lewis-Gale Medical Center, the staff at the Blue Ridge Cancer Center, and the Medi-Home Healthcare workers. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 31, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A Graveside Service will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Wally Mayo officiating. Online condolences to the family may be made at johnmoakey.com. The Crowder family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, Va., 540-389-5441. on August 31, 2010.³

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-4814.⁹ Kenneth Lee Crowder was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 7, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^9,4 He married Mary Elizabeth Andrews on August 24, 1948 at Wentworth, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^2,3,10 Kenneth Lee Crowder died on January 4, 1999 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 71.^9,2,5 He CROWDER, Kenneth Lee, 71, of Wirtz, passed away Monday, January 4, 1999. He was a member of Burnt Chimney United Methodist Church and retired from Lowe and Nelson Plumbing and Heating. Surviving are his wife, Mary Andrews Crowder; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Susan G. Crowder, Vinton; daughters and a son-in-law, Susan C. Moore, Salem, Anne C. Flanagan, Hardy, Barbara C. and Ralph A. Johnson, Harlem, Ga; eight grandchildren; brothers, William Crowder of Texas, Edward Crowder of Waynesboro, and Eugene Crowder of Memphis, Tenn; special brother and wife, Leo and Marge Crowder, Edgewood, Md; special sister-in-law, Lovinia Smith; special nurses, Kitty Ruby and Linda Devlin. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 7, 1999 with Rev. Bruce Johnson and Chaplain Paul Been officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Franklin County or Burnt Chimney United Methodist Church. Friends may call at Oakey's Vinton Chapel where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. on January 6, 1999.²

     Carl Eugene Crowder was buried at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee.^10,3 He married Mary Louise Logsdon.^10,11 Carl Eugene Crowder was born on June 11, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,12,3,4,6 He married Rachel Marie Brown on June 7, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Carl Eugene Crowder married Keller Douglas Martin on February 5, 1956 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁶ Carl Eugene Crowder and Rachel Marie Brown were divorced on February 8, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Carl Eugene Crowder and Keller Douglas Martin were divorced on September 25, 1975 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Carl Eugene Crowder died on July 10, 2005 at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, at age 76.^12,10,3 He CARL CROWDER, 76, passed away July 5, 2005, at Memphis Veteran's Medical Center. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in World War II and the Korean conflict. He is a retired Chef and leaves his wife Mary Louise Logsdon Crowder, daughters, Carla Rogers of West Memphis, Stella Lochmiller of Nashville; son, Steven Crowder; grandchildren, Steve Harrison of Memphis, Nina and Laura Donatucci of Nashville, and great-grandchild, Danielle Harrison of Memphis. Graveside service will be held at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery at 10 a.m. Thursday. High point Funeral Chapel is handling all arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the University of Tennessee Anatomical Bequest Program. on July 12, 2005.¹⁰

     Mary Elizabeth Andrews was born on December 17, 1930.³ As of August 24, 1948,her married name was Crowder.² She married Kenneth Lee Crowder, son of Robert Lewis Crowder and Lucy Frances Zell, on August 24, 1948 at Wentworth, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3 Mary Elizabeth Andrews died on March 10, 2022 at Grovetown, Columbia Co., Georgia, at age 91.³ She Mary Andrews Crowder, December 17, 1930 - March 10, 2022. Mary A. Crowder, 91, formerly of Burnt Chimney, Va., went to be with the Lord, on March 10, 2022, in Grovetown, Ga. She was a sweet loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Kenneth L Crowder; and special sister-in-law, Betty Jean Crowder. Mary leaves behind a son, Mike (Sue) Crowder; daughters, Susan (Ralph) Moore-Early, Anne Flanagan, and Barbara (Ralph) Johnson; eight grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; special sister-in-law, Marge Crowder; and special friend, Ann Clarke. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, March 15, 2022, 2 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 13, 2022.³

     Leo Francis Crowder Leo F. Crowder, 83, of Abingdon, MD, formerly of Edgewood, passed away on October 30, 2015 at his home. Born in Roanoke, VA, he was the son of the late Robert Lewis Crowder and Lucy Frances (Zell) Crowder. He served his country in the U.S. Army and worked at Aberdeen Proving Ground in the Motor Vehicle Department for about 30 years. After his retirement from APG, he worked for Kunkels Auto Parts for almost 20 years. He was a past member of Maple View Baptist Church where he headed up the Bus Ministry, was a current member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and had volunteered at Tabitha's House in Fallston for about five years. He enjoyed talking politics and religion and bringing out the best in people. He was a true family man and he and his wife had proudly fostered 20 children in 15 years. They were recipients of the Harford County's Most Beautiful People Award. Mr. Crowder is survived by his wife, Margarette E. (Thomas) Crowder; son, Phillip Crowder of Forest Hill; daughter, Sandra Pace and her husband, Philip Pace, of Bel Air; stepchildren, Donald Wallis of Nottingham and Patrick Wallis of Bel Air; grandchildren, Robert Crowder, Noah Pace and Nathan Pace; and nine step-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his stepchildren, Douglas Wallis and Debbie Barnes; and his brothers, William, Edward, Kenneth and Eugene Crowder. Those who desire may make a donation to Tabitha's House, 112 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD 21047.⁵ He married Margarette E. "Marge" Thomas.⁵ Leo Francis Crowder was born on March 17, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,4 He died on October 30, 2015 at Abington, Harford Co., Maryland, at age 83.⁵

     Mary Susan Jane Crowder was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 223-92-2616.⁵ She was born on November 27, 1905 at Virginia; Stephen Taylor has a birth date of Nov 27, 1904.^6,5,1 As of February 24, 1927,her married name was Crowder.¹ She married Everett Smith "Heck" Crowder, son of William A. Crowder and Laura E. Shanks, on February 24, 1927.¹ Mary Susan Jane Crowder died on February 8, 1989 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^5,4,1

     Her Social Security Number was 229-92-4213.⁷
Lena Aline Crowder was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² She was born on March 2, 1928 at Virginia.^1,7 She died on December 16, 1991 at Virginia at age 63.² She Miss Lena Aline Crowder, age 63, died Monday, December 16, 1991. She is survived by two brothers, Frank E. Crowder, Walter P. Crowder, both of Fincastle; three sisters, Margaret M. Crowder, Gaynor O. Crowder, both of Fincastle; Irene C. Williams, Buchanan. A graveside service will be held Thursday, December 19, at 1:00 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Rader Funeral Home, Troutville. on December 18, 1991.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-36-0240.⁷ Frank Everett Crowder was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² He was born on September 5, 1930 at Virginia.⁷ He married Phyllis Anne Conner on January 29, 1954 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁸ Frank Everett Crowder died on November 30, 1997 at Virginia at age 67.^2,7 He CROWDER, Frank Everett, 67, of Fincastle, died Friday, November 28, 1997. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army, a member of the VFW Post #1841 and retired from the Fruehauf Corporation. He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett S. and Mary S. Crowder. He is survived by three sons, Franklin D. ("Pete") Crowder, David Ray Crowder, Dale Everett Crowder, all of Fincastle; one daughter and son-in-law, Debra C. and Steve Thomas, Roanoke; one brother, Walter ("Shine") Crowder, Fincastle; three sisters, Margaret Crowder, Gaynor Crowder, both of Fincastle, Irene Williams, Buchanan; two grandsons, Brian Thomas and Chase Everett Crowder. Funeral services will be held Monday, 2:00 p.m. December 1, 1997 at the Rader-Daleville Chapel with Mr. Jim Conner officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. on November 30, 1997.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-40-6982.⁷ Walter P. "Shine" Crowder was born on June 10, 1933 at Virginia.⁷ He died on March 20, 2005 at Virginia at age 71.^7,3 He Walter (Shine) P. Crowder, 71, of Fincastle, passed away March 20, 2005. He was retired from the Botetourt County Landfill. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary S. and Everett S. Crowder; a sister, Aline Crowder; and a brother, Frank E. Crowder. Shine is survived by three sisters, Margaret Crowder and Gaynor Crowder, both of the home, and Irene Williams, and her husband, Leonard, of Troutville; a special niece and caregiver, Debbie Thomas and her husband, Steve; a niece, Susan; and nephews, Pete, David and Dale Crowder, Rick, Mike, Doug, and Timmy Williams. He is also survived by several great and great-great-nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. The family would like to send a special thanks to the Lewis Gale Staff and the Good Samaritan Hospice. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Road, Daleville. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 1 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Danny L. Kesler officiating. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the Fincastle Fire Department, P.O. Box 432, Fincastle, Va. 24090. Rader Funeral is in charge of the arrangements. on March 22, 2005.³

     Her Social Security Number was 230-34-2003.⁷ Margaret M. Crowder was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² She was born on January 15, 1925 at Virginia.⁷ She died on November 24, 2005 at age 80.^2,7 She Margaret M. Crowder, 80, of Fincastle, went to be with her other family members in Heaven on Thanksgiving Day. She is predeceased by her parents, Everette and Mary Crowder, sisters, Aline Crowder and Gaynor "Cook" Crowder, who just passed away November 7. 2005, her brothers, Frank E. Crowder and Walter "Shine" Crowder. Margaret is survived by her sister, Irene Williams and her husband Leonard; nieces, Debbie Thomas and her husband Steve and Susan Williams; nephews, Pete, David and Dale Crowder, Rick, Mike, Doug and Timmy Williams; several great and great-great nieces and nephews; many cousins and friends. Friends are welcome to call Saturday, November 26, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Road, Daleville. A graveside service celebrating Margaret's life will be held 1 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church/White Church Cemetery at a time to be announced. Arrangements Rader Funeral Home, on November 25, 2005.²

     Her Social Security Number was 223-23-5752.⁷ Gaynor O. "Cook" Crowder was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² She was born on April 26, 1936 at Virginia.⁷ She died on November 7, 2005 at Virginia at age 69.^2,7 She Gaynor (Cook) Crowder, 69, of Fincastle, passed away Monday, November 7, 2005. She is predeceased by her parents, Everett and Mary Crowder; sister, Aline Crowder; brothers, Frank E. Crowder and Walter "Shine" Crowder. "Cook" is survived by sisters, Margaret Crowder and Irene Williams and her husband, Leonard; nieces, Debbie Thomas and her husband, Steve and Susan Williams; nephews, Pete, David and Dale Crowder, Rick, Mike, Doug and Timmy Williams; several greatand great-great nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Friends are welcome to call Wednesday, November 9, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Road, Daleville, where a service celebrating "Cook's" life will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in Rader's Chapel. Interment Mount Pleasant Church Cemetery/White Church. Arrangements Rader Funeral Home, on November 9, 2005.²