Elmer Jay "Pete" Crowder1,2,3

M, b. October 8, 1912, d. January 6, 1994
FatherBenton Luther Crowder Jr.1,4 b. August 3, 1882, d. March 2, 1930
MotherIda Lee Smith1,2,4 b. June 28, 1884, d. May 31, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 227-46-6378.5 Elmer Jay "Pete" Crowder was buried at Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Rt. 605 at Paxton Chapel, Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia.3 He married Norine Gladys Crawford.3,6 Elmer Jay "Pete" Crowder was born on October 8, 1912 at Virginia.1,5 He died on January 6, 1994 at Virginia at age 81.5,3 He CROWDER, Elmer Jay, ("Pete"), 81, of Fincastle, died Thursday, January 6, 1994. He was a member of the Paxton Chapel Church. He is survived by his wife, Norine G. Crowder of Fincastle; one son, Steve E. Crowder of Fincastle; one daughter, Reta C. Arthur of New Castle; one brother, Gilbert Crowder of Fincastle; three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 8, 1994, 2 p.m. at the Rader Troutville Chapel, with the Rev. Dewey Weaver Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Craig County. The family will receive friends Friday, 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the Fincastle Rescue Squad. on January 7, 1994.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 166, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 159, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia2

Family

Norine Gladys Crawford b. February 20, 1917, d. August 5, 1995
Marriage*Elmer Jay "Pete" Crowder married Norine Gladys Crawford.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elmer Jay Crowder obituary in the Jan 7, 1994 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Gilbert Crowder obituary in the Aug 13, 2010 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Steve E. Crowder obituary in the Jul 31, 2005 edition.

Thomas Edison Crowder1,2,3

M, b. March 27, 1917, d. October 27, 1993
FatherBenton Luther Crowder Jr.1,4 b. August 3, 1882, d. March 2, 1930
MotherIda Lee Smith1,2,4 b. June 28, 1884, d. May 31, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 224-36-7243.5 Thomas Edison Crowder was buried at Trinity Cemetery, Route 220 south of Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.3 He married Mary Helen Myers, daughter of Archibald Sizer "Arch" Myers and Lena Lucille Ruff.6 Thomas Edison Crowder was born on March 27, 1917 at Virginia.1,5 He died on October 27, 1993 at Virginia at age 76.5,3 He CROWDER, Thomas Edison, 76, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, October 27, 1993. He is survived by two sons, John William Crowder, Richmond, Roy Lee Crowder, Cary, N.C; two brothers, Elmer J. Crowder and Willie Gilbert Crowder, both of Fincastle; two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 30, 1993,in Rader Troutville Chapel with the Rev. John Armitstead officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rader Funeral Home, Troutville. on October 29, 1993.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 166, District 60, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 159, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia2

Family

Mary Helen Myers b. October 4, 1923, d. May 27, 1993
MarriageThomas Edison Crowder married Mary Helen Myers, daughter of Archibald Sizer "Arch" Myers and Lena Lucille Ruff.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Edison Crowder obituary in the Oct 29, 1993 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Gilbert Crowder obituary in the Aug 13, 2010 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mary Helen Crowder obituary in the May 29, 1993 edition.
  7. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Tommy E. Crowder obituary.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Gilbert "Willie" Crowder1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. April 11, 1920, d. August 12, 2010
FatherBenton Luther Crowder Jr.1,4,7 b. August 3, 1882, d. March 2, 1930
MotherIda Lee Smith1,4,7 b. June 28, 1884, d. May 31, 1966
     William Gilbert "Willie" Crowder was buried at Trinity Cemetery, Route 220 south of Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.4 He was born on April 11, 1920 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.4,5,9 He married Junie Mae Boothe on September 21, 1938 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,10,7,8 William Gilbert "Willie" Crowder died on August 12, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.4,6,9 He William Gilbert Crowder, 90 of Fincastle, Va., passed away Thursday, August 12, 2010, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born April 11, 1920, in Fincastle, a son of the late Benton and Ida Crowder. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of almost 70 years, Junie B. Crowder; his sisters, Pearl Booth and Lucille Fisher; his brothers, Andrew, Luther, Elmer and Thomas. Gilbert was very active as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. He is survived by his son, Kenneth Crowder and wife, Maria, of Fincastle; his daughter, Gail Hudgins and husband, Donnie, of Fincastle; grandchildren, Tara Sanchez and husband, Luis, Toby Crowder and wife, Debbie, Taze Crowder and wife, Marisa, Nathan Hudgins and wife, Briana, Tedi Lilly and husband, Justin; nine great-grandchildren; two special nieces, Doretha Minnix, of Fincastle, and Norma Jean Stull, of Lithia; numerous other nieces and nephews; and very dear friends, Arnold Hammond, of Floyd, Va., Jean Powell, of Buchanan, Va., Joseph and Hilda Sullivan, of Fincastle. Gilbert and his wife, Junie, owned and operated the The Old Mill Tea Room in Fincastle for 50 years. The family would like to offer their special thanks to Dr. Clifford Nottingham and Dr. John Bushkar as well as the nursing staff and CNAs at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for their loving care. A celebration of Gilbert's life will be held Monday, August 16, 2010, at 10 a.m. at Rader Funeral Home Chapel with Charles Dean officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Cemetery in Fincastle. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Rd., Daleville, Va. on August 13, 2010.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 159, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia1

Family

Junie Mae Boothe b. September 3, 1919, d. February 29, 2008
Marriage*William Gilbert "Willie" Crowder married Junie Mae Boothe on September 21, 1938 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,10,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elmer Jay Crowder obituary in the Jan 7, 1994 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Thomas Edison Crowder obituary in the Oct 29, 1993 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Gilbert Crowder obituary in the Aug 13, 2010 edition.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Kenneth Gilbert Crowder obituary in the Aug 9, 2018 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Junie B. Crowder obituary in the Mar 2, 2008 edition.

Kathleen Graham1,2

F, b. July 3, 1912, d. November 14, 1998
     Her Social Security Number was 244-44-0888.3 Her married name was Carter.4 Kathleen Graham married Unknown Carter.4 Kathleen Graham was born on July 3, 1912 at Virginia.5,3,2 As of circa 1928,her married name was Crowder.5 She married Andrew Franklin Crowder, son of Benton Luther Crowder Jr. and Ida Lee Smith, circa 1928.5,1 Kathleen Graham died on November 14, 1998 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 86.3,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 159, District 11, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia5

Family 1

Unknown Carter
Marriage*Kathleen Graham married Unknown Carter.4 

Family 2

Andrew Franklin Crowder b. February 27, 1906, d. November 9, 1948
Marriage*Kathleen Graham married Andrew Franklin Crowder, son of Benton Luther Crowder Jr. and Ida Lee Smith, circa 1928.5,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Andrew Franklin Crowder death certificate.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the Malcolm Crowder obituary in the May 1, 2003 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Norine Gladys Crawford1,2

F, b. February 20, 1917, d. August 5, 1995
     Her Social Security Number was 227-92-0214.3 Norine Gladys Crawford was buried at Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Rt. 605 at Paxton Chapel, Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia.1 Her married name was Crowder.4 She married Elmer Jay "Pete" Crowder, son of Benton Luther Crowder Jr. and Ida Lee Smith.4,2 Norine Gladys Crawford was born on February 20, 1917.3 She died on August 5, 1995 at Virginia at age 78.3,1 She CROWDER, Norine Gladys Crawford, 78, of Fincastle, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, August 5, 1995. She was a member of Paxton Chapel Church. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Camellia Crowder, Fincastle; daughter, Reta C. Arthur, Winston-Salem, N.C; brother, Warner Crawford, New Castle; sisters, Delena Harrelson, Roanoke; Verena Hannah, New Castle; grandchildren, Becky and Clay Walker, David Arthur, and Steven Crowder. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 8, 1995 at 2 p.m. in Rader Troutville Chapel with the Rev. Dewey Weaver Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Crawford Memorial Cemetery, New Castle. Those wishing to make a contribution please consider Fincastle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 273, Fincastle, Va. 24090. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home, Troutville. on August 7, 1995.1

Family

Elmer Jay "Pete" Crowder b. October 8, 1912, d. January 6, 1994
Marriage*She married Elmer Jay "Pete" Crowder, son of Benton Luther Crowder Jr. and Ida Lee Smith.4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norine Gladys Crawford Crowder obituary in the Aug 7, 1995 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Steve E. Crowder obituary in the Jul 31, 2005 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elmer Jay Crowder obituary in the Jan 7, 1994 edition.

Steve E. Crowder1,2

M, b. February 4, 1943, d. July 29, 2005
FatherElmer Jay "Pete" Crowder1,2 b. October 8, 1912, d. January 6, 1994
MotherNorine Gladys Crawford1,3,2 b. February 20, 1917, d. August 5, 1995
     Steve E. Crowder was buried at Crawford Memorial Cemetery, Rt. 605 at Paxton Chapel, Red Brush, Craig Co., Virginia.2 He was born on February 4, 1943.4,5 He married Camellia Ann Huffman, daughter of Walter Watson Huffman and Irene Frances Craft, circa 1971.6,2 Steve E. Crowder died on July 29, 2005 at Virginia at age 62.5,2 He Steve E. Crowder, 62 of Fincastle, passed away suddenly Friday, July 29, 2005. He is predeceased by his parents Elmer J. and Norine Crawford Crowder. Steve is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Camellia Ann Huffman Crowder; his son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Leslie Crowder; sister and brother-in-law, Reta and Tim Holland of North Carolina, niece, nephew, numerous relatives and many friends including special companion Steve 's dog, Walker. Steve has been a long time member of Paxton Chapel Church in New Castle, Va. Friends may call Sunday, July 31, 2005 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Road, Daleville where a service celebrating Steve 's life will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Rader's Chapel with Pastor Jim B. Morris. Interment Crawford Memorial Cemetery, New Castle. Any contributions may be made to the Paxton Chapel Church Building fund c/o Linda Oiler, Rt #2 Box 1475, New Castle, Virginia 24127. Arrangements Rader Funeral Home on July 31, 2005.2

Family

Camellia Ann Huffman
Marriage*He married Camellia Ann Huffman, daughter of Walter Watson Huffman and Irene Frances Craft, circa 1971.6,2 
Child
  • Steven Crowder6,3,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elmer Jay Crowder obituary in the Jan 7, 1994 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Steve E. Crowder obituary in the Jul 31, 2005 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norine Gladys Crawford Crowder obituary in the Aug 7, 1995 edition.
  4. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irene Craft Huffman obituary in the Jul 5, 1995 edition.

Infant Crowder1

M, b. March 30, 1940, d. March 30, 1940
FatherWarner Calvin Crowder1 b. March 17, 1909, d. August 3, 1953
MotherVirginia Roberta Nininger1 b. March 24, 1912, d. May 3, 1979
     Infant Crowder was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as White Church Cemetery), 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 He died on March 30, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.1 He was born on March 30, 1940 at Roanoke, Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S1280] Ruth G. Hale, Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as White Church Cemetery), Botetourt Co., VA.

Infant Crowder1

M, b. May 4, 1944, d. May 8, 1944
FatherWarner Calvin Crowder2,3 b. March 17, 1909, d. August 3, 1953
MotherVirginia Roberta Nininger2,3 b. March 24, 1912, d. May 3, 1979
     Infant Crowder was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as White Church Cemetery), 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on May 4, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,4,2 He died on May 8, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia; His gravestone has a death date of May 7, 1944.1,2

Citations

  1. [S1280] Ruth G. Hale, Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as White Church Cemetery), Botetourt Co., VA.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S9976] Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery, Loudoun Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Dorothy L. Boothe1,2

F, b. November 24, 1916, d. January 22, 2008
     Dorothy L. Boothe was buried at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery (also known as White Church Cemetery), 2357 Mount Pleasant Church Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 Her married name was Crowder.1 She married Wilber Ray Crowder Sr., son of John Thomas Crowder and Mary Elizabeth Overstreet.1 Dorothy L. Boothe was born on November 24, 1916 at Virginia.1 She died on January 22, 2008 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 91.1 She Dorothy Boothe Crowder, 91, of Troutville, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at home with her family at her side. She was born November 24, 1916. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilber Crowder; son, Roger Crowder; three grandsons; one granddaughter; parents, Jadie and Bessie Boothe; brothers, Luther, Luster, Claude and Posey Marvin Boothe; sisters, Mary Maxey, Jacqueline Montgomery and Tiny Durham. She is survived by her sons, Wilber (Connie) Crowder and Wayne (Melody) Crowder; daughters, Betty (Watson) Altice, Joann Basham, Carolyn (Ronnie) Strobridge, Mary Prophet and Kathy (Lynwood) Rhodes; a very special caregiver, Tina Bryant; grandchildren, Roger L. Crowder Jr., Reggie (Tracy) Altice, Karen Altice, Jimmy (Linda) Basham, Carol Kelley, Debbie (Brian) Stephenson, Jenny (Raymond) Brown, Brian Strobridge, Terry Sine (Linda Bradfield), Tina (Randy), Tammy (Buddy) Goad, Corina (Clayton) Grogan and Jason Rhodes; 24 greatgrandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; brothers, Archie (Francis) Boothe and Billy Boothe; sisters, Gracie (David) Peters, Shirley Woods and Barbara Akers; numerous nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sistersin-law. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2008, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home with the Rev. Todd Triplett officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Fincastle and Troutville Rescue Squads or the Adventa Hospice, 154 West 4th St., Salem, Va. 24153. A special "thank you" to the wonderful staff of Adventa Hospice and the loving and caring staff of Brian Center Nursing and Rehab. The family will receive friends one hour prior the service on Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, 540-254-3000. on January 24, 2008.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 270, District 81-4B, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia2

Family

Wilber Ray Crowder Sr. b. October 17, 1915, d. January 24, 1996
Marriage*Dorothy L. Boothe married Wilber Ray Crowder Sr., son of John Thomas Crowder and Mary Elizabeth Overstreet.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Boothe Crowder obituary in the Jan 24, 2008 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilber Ray Crowder, Sr., obituary in the Jan 26, 1996 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the J. Wayne Crowder obituary in the Oct 2, 2013 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Crowder Altice obituary in the May 23, 2019 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilber R. Crowder Jr. obituary in the Mar 27, 2022 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Sine-Crowder marriage record.

Betty Jane Crowder1,2,3,4

F, b. March 1, 1937, d. May 22, 2019
FatherWilber Ray Crowder Sr.1,5,6,2,3 b. October 17, 1915, d. January 24, 1996
MotherDorothy L. Boothe1,5,6,2,3 b. November 24, 1916, d. January 22, 2008
     Betty Jane Crowder was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.7 Her married name was Altice.5 She married Lewis Watson Altice Jr.5,3 Betty Jane Crowder was born on March 1, 1937 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 She died on May 22, 2019 at Virginia at age 82.3 She Betty Crowder Altice, 82, of Wirtz, Va., passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, L. Watson Altice, Jr; her parents, Wilbur and Dorothy Crowder; two brothers and one sister. Surviving are two children, Karen and Reginald; Reginald's two daughters, Jennifer and Meaghan (Sean); and two great-grandchildren, Harper Grace and Finley Hudson. She is also survived by a special sister, Kathy Rhodes; two other sisters and one brother; numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. The family respectively requests no food or flowers and asks that memorials be sent to your church or the charity of choice. Graveside services will be private. on May 23, 2019.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 270, District 81-4B, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia2

Family

Lewis Watson Altice Jr. b. March 9, 1938, d. May 19, 2012
Marriage*Betty Jane Crowder married Lewis Watson Altice Jr.5,3 
Children
  • Karen Altice5,3,8
  • Reginald Lynn "Reggie" Altice5,3,8,9

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilber Ray Crowder, Sr., obituary in the Jan 26, 1996 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Crowder Altice obituary in the May 23, 2019 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Boothe Crowder obituary in the Jan 24, 2008 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the J. Wayne Crowder obituary in the Oct 2, 2013 edition.
  7. [S3519] Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lewis Watson Altice, Jr. obituary.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lewis Watson Altice Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 9, 1938, d. May 19, 2012
     Lewis Watson Altice Jr. was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,4 He Lewis Watson Altice, Jr., age 74 of Wirtz, passed away May 19, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents Lewis and Ruby Altice. He retired in 2001 from the Kroger Co. as a truck driver. Surviving are his wife Betty; two children Karen and Reginald; two grandaughters; sister, Janice Wickline. A private burial will be in Mountain View Burial Park.4 He married Betty Jane Crowder, daughter of Wilber Ray Crowder Sr. and Dorothy L. Boothe.1,3 Lewis Watson Altice Jr. was born on March 9, 1938.6,5 He died on May 19, 2012 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 74.6,2,4,5

Family

Betty Jane Crowder b. March 1, 1937, d. May 22, 2019
Marriage*He married Betty Jane Crowder, daughter of Wilber Ray Crowder Sr. and Dorothy L. Boothe.1,3 
Children
  • Karen Altice1,3,4
  • Reginald Lynn "Reggie" Altice1,3,4,7

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Boothe Crowder obituary in the Jan 24, 2008 edition.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Betty Crowder Altice obituary in the May 23, 2019 edition.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Lewis Watson Altice, Jr. obituary.
  5. [S3519] Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Donald Basham1

M, b. circa 1938
     James Donald Basham was born circa 1938 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 He married Elizabeth JoAnn Crowder, daughter of Wilber Ray Crowder Sr. and Dorothy L. Boothe, on December 22, 1956 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1

Family

Elizabeth JoAnn Crowder
Marriage*James Donald Basham married Elizabeth JoAnn Crowder, daughter of Wilber Ray Crowder Sr. and Dorothy L. Boothe, on December 22, 1956 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.1 
Child
  • Jimmy Basham2

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Boothe Crowder obituary in the Jan 24, 2008 edition.

Wilber Ray "Buck" Crowder Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 8, 1940, d. March 24, 2022
FatherWilber Ray Crowder Sr.1,6,2,5 b. October 17, 1915, d. January 24, 1996
MotherDorothy L. Boothe1,6,2,5 b. November 24, 1916, d. January 22, 2008
     Wilber Ray "Buck" Crowder Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 He was born on May 8, 1940 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,5 He married Connie Grubb on December 4, 2004 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 Wilber Ray "Buck" Crowder Jr. died on March 24, 2022 at Virginia at age 81.5 He Wilber "Buck" R. Crowder Jr., 81, of Roanoke, Virginia, was born on May 8, 1940, and passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Ann Crowder; his parents, Wilber R. Crowder Sr. and Dorothy Crowder; two brothers; and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Connie S. Crowder; daughter, Susan Y. Baughn; son, William E. Crowder; stepsons, Lee Slough and Rob (Chrissy) Slough; grandchildren, Renee A. (Baughn) Dick (Matthew), Amanda N. Baughn, Jason M. Baughn, Ian C. Crowder, Logan Slough, Austin Slough, Abbigail Slough, Austin Litchford, and Cayden Litchford; step grandchildren; great-grandchildren, Olivia R. Dick, Davis J. Dick, and Emma L. Baughn; siblings, Mary Lee Prophet and Kathy Rhodes; and multiple nieces and nephews. Wilber was thankful for his caregivers and his special caregiver and niece, Tina Bryant. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. Interment to follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 27, 2022.5

Family 1

Children
  • Lori Ann Crowder5
  • Susan Y. Crowder5
  • William E. Crowder5

Family 2

Connie Grubb
Marriage*He married Connie Grubb on December 4, 2004 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilber Ray Crowder, Sr., obituary in the Jan 26, 1996 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the J. Wayne Crowder obituary in the Oct 2, 2013 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilber R. Crowder Jr. obituary in the Mar 27, 2022 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Boothe Crowder obituary in the Jan 24, 2008 edition.

Jerrell Wayne Crowder1,2,3

M, b. January 21, 1942, d. September 28, 2013
FatherWilber Ray Crowder Sr.1,4,2 b. October 17, 1915, d. January 24, 1996
MotherDorothy L. Boothe1,4,2 b. November 24, 1916, d. January 22, 2008
     Jerrell Wayne Crowder was buried at Rosedale Cemetery, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., West Virginia.2 He married Melody Eichelberger.2 Jerrell Wayne Crowder was born on January 21, 1942 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 He died on September 28, 2013 at West Virginia at age 71.2 He J. Wayne Crowder, 71, of Falling Waters, W.Va., formerly of Roanoke, passed away September 28, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur Crowder; mother, Dorothy Crowder; sons, J.D. and Timmy Crowder; and a brother, Roger Crowder. He worked for ABF Freight Systems and Ryder Truck Lines, where he received the Safe Driver and Mileage award. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 992 in Hagerstown, Md. and Local 776 in Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife, Melody (Eichelberger) Crowder; daughters, Debbie Stevenson (Brian) and Jenny Brown (Raymond); grandchildren, Hope Ambrose, Jacob Brown, Rachel Hendershot, Melissa Hill, Joey Stevenson, Jesse Stevenson; great-grandchildren, Serenity Ambrose, Hailey Brown, Paige Hill, Logan Brown; brother, Wilber "Buck" Crowder Jr; and sisters, Betty Altice, JoAnn Basham, Carolyn Strobridge, Mary Lee Prophet, and Kathy Rhodes. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 3, 2013, at Rosedale Funeral Home, with Pastor Jack Rudy officiating. Interment to follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. on October 2, 2013.2

Family

Melody Eichelberger
Marriage*He married Melody Eichelberger.2 
Children
  • J. D. Crowder2
  • Debbie Crowder2
  • Jenny Crowder2
  • Tim J. "Timmy" Crowder2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wilber Ray Crowder, Sr., obituary in the Jan 26, 1996 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the J. Wayne Crowder obituary in the Oct 2, 2013 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Boothe Crowder obituary in the Jan 24, 2008 edition.

Troy Thomas Hall1,2

M, b. March 12, 1914, d. October 15, 1997
     His Social Security Number was 224-09-2330.3 Troy Thomas Hall was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.2 He married Gladys O. Crowder, daughter of John Thomas Crowder and Mary Elizabeth Overstreet.1,2 Troy Thomas Hall was born on March 12, 1914 at Virginia.3 He died on October 15, 1997 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 83.3,2 He HALL, Troy Thomas 83, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 1997, in Princeton, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Crowder Hall. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Roger Garman; grandchildren, R. Wayne Garman, Jr. and Susan N. Garman; great-grandchild, Dylan M. Kiser; brothers and sisters-in-law, Buren and Margaret Hall, Clyde and Gertrude Hall; and sister and brother-in-law, Claudine and Artie Halsey. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 17, 1997, at Oakey's North Chapel with Rev. Robert L. Alderman officiating. The interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oakey's North Chapel. on October 16, 1997.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 251, District 81-4B, North Roanoke, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1940Furniture factory sander4

Family

Gladys O. Crowder b. January 18, 1917, d. January 26, 1997
Marriage*Troy Thomas Hall married Gladys O. Crowder, daughter of John Thomas Crowder and Mary Elizabeth Overstreet.1,2 
Child
  • Nancy Hall1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gladys Crowder Hall obituary in the Jan 27, 1997 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Troy Thomas Hall obituary in the Oct 16, 1997 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Wilbert Cecil Dunbar Sr.1,2

M, b. May 3, 1915, d. February, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 224-09-2179.2 Wilbert Cecil Dunbar Sr. married Helen L. Crowder, daughter of John Thomas Crowder and Mary Elizabeth Overstreet.1 Wilbert Cecil Dunbar Sr. was born on May 3, 1915 at Virginia.2 He died in February, 1978 at Virginia at age 62.2

Family

Helen L. Crowder b. December 1, 1919, d. January 2, 2008
Marriage*He married Helen L. Crowder, daughter of John Thomas Crowder and Mary Elizabeth Overstreet.1 
Children
  • Wilbert Cecil "Buddy" Dunbar Jr.1
  • John "Billy" Dunbar1
  • Bonnie Dunbar1 b. October 12, 1947, d. June, 1979

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Helen Crowder Dunbar obituary in the Jan 3, 2008 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Lester Daniel Gibson1,2

M, b. March 27, 1921, d. June 16, 1997
     His Social Security Number was 225-16-4282.3 Lester Daniel Gibson was buried at Troutville Cemetery, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.2 He was born on March 27, 1921.3 He married Lyla Mae Crowder, daughter of John Thomas Crowder and Mary Elizabeth Overstreet, circa 1942.1,2 Lester Daniel Gibson died on June 16, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.2,3 He GIBSON, Lester Daniel, 76, of Troutville, passed away Monday, June 16, 1997 at the Veteran's Medical Care Center in Salem. Mr. Gibson served in the U. S. Army during World War II. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Lyla C. Gibson; son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Janet Gibson, Troutville; daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Gary Mills, Hardy; grandsons, Bryan D. Gibson, Roanoke, Mark A. Gibson and wife, Karen, Norfolk; sisters, Stella Thomas, Juanita Moore, both of Roanoke, Hazel Crowder and husband, Earl, Troutville; three great-grandchildren, Leslie, Christine and Michael; special nephew, Corky Crowder, Troutville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Disabled American Veterans, P. O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday in Troutville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Rd. on June 17, 1997.2

Family

Lyla Mae Crowder b. July 20, 1921, d. April 5, 2010
Marriage*He married Lyla Mae Crowder, daughter of John Thomas Crowder and Mary Elizabeth Overstreet, circa 1942.1,2 
Children
  • Douglas "Doug" Gibson1,2
  • Kay Gibson1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lyla C. Gibson obituary in the Apr 7, 2010 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lester Daniel Gibson obituary in the Jun 17, 1997 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.