Obituary for James Norwood Crowder
James Norwood Crowder of Roanoke, formerly of Salem passed away January 6, 2022 following a brief illness.
James is survived by his children; Robert Crowder (Reyna), Jenna Ferguson (Zane) and Christian Crowder (Alyssa); grandson, Asher Crowder; parents, Tommy and Connie Crowder; grandmother, Betty Jean Crowder; siblings, Leslie McDaniel (Billy), Carrie Graywolf (Adam), Alan Crowder (Brooke) and Karen Mullins (Dave); aunts, Mary Painter (Johnnie) and Deidre Crowder; uncles, Mark Crowder (Mary) and Calvin Lucas (Debbie), a multitude of nieces and nephews; special friend Avia Sanks and a host of extended family.
James was baptized as a teen at Melrose Baptist Church and enjoyed playing basketball and lifting weights. He was graduate of Salem High School.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Sherwood Memorial Park with Rev. Mark Mofield officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider the Roanoke Valley SPCA, 1340 Baldwin Ave., NE, Roanoke, VA 24012 or Angels of Assisi, 415 Campbell Ave., SW, Roanoke, VA 24016.
Online condolences may be made at www.oakeys.com.
James is survived by his children; Robert Crowder (Reyna), Jenna Ferguson (Zane) and Christian Crowder (Alyssa); grandson, Asher Crowder; parents, Tommy and Connie Crowder; grandmother, Betty Jean Crowder; siblings, Leslie McDaniel (Billy), Carrie Graywolf (Adam), Alan Crowder (Brooke) and Karen Mullins (Dave); aunts, Mary Painter (Johnnie) and Deidre Crowder; uncles, Mark Crowder (Mary) and Calvin Lucas (Debbie), a multitude of nieces and nephews; special friend Avia Sanks and a host of extended family.
James was baptized as a teen at Melrose Baptist Church and enjoyed playing basketball and lifting weights. He was graduate of Salem High School.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Sherwood Memorial Park with Rev. Mark Mofield officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider the Roanoke Valley SPCA, 1340 Baldwin Ave., NE, Roanoke, VA 24012 or Angels of Assisi, 415 Campbell Ave., SW, Roanoke, VA 24016.
Online condolences may be made at www.oakeys.com.