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James Howard Crowder

James Howard Crowder

February 03, 1943 - May 26, 2020
Mechanicsville, VA

James Howard Crowder

February 03, 1943 - May 26, 2020
Mechanicsville, VA

Obituary

Right Worshipful James Howard Crowder, 77, of Mechanicsville, VA died May 26, 2020 at VCU Hospital. He was the son of the late Herbert G. Crowder, Jr. and Edna S. Crowder. He was also predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Peggy A. Crowder; brother Daniel E. Crowder, Sr.; and grandson Matthew R. Robertson.
Mr. Crowder is survived by his daughters Tamara C. Robertson (Wayne), K. Annette Walker (Bradley), Dawn C. Reese (Mark), and Natalie C. Jarratt (Bryant). Mr. Crowder is also survived by his grandchildren, Joseph Brent Robertson, Sr. (Cheryl), Leonard “Lenny” Robertson (Barbara), Curtis “Curt” Robertson (Beth), Lamont Williams (Kena), Ashley Burks (Shawn), Bradley James Walker, David M. Crowder (Amanda), Bryan Reese (Rachel), Holly Reese (Josh), Brianna Miller (Chris), Brandon Pardoe (Ashley), Leslie Speegle (Brian), and Bryant Jarratt, Jr. (Ammie); along with numerous great-grandchildren and several cousins.
Mr. Crowder was a past District Deputy Grand Master of Masonic District #29 and past Master of Virginia Masonic Lodge #177 in Claremont, VA. He was a member of Masonic Tuckahoe Lodge #347 and a lifetime member of Masonic Lodge #177 in Clarement, VA. He was also a member of Acca Shriners of Shriners International and was known as Noble James “Wagon Master” Crowder.
Mr. Crowder worked in construction and for Virginia Highway Department. He later worked as a tractor trailer driver for many years, driving for Paracrete Concrete Pipe & Products, Allen Transport, Adamson Tanks, Allied, Highway, and Great Coastal. He retired from Great Coastal logging over 5 million miles throughout his career. He volunteered with Hospice for 6 years. He also enjoyed transporting children to the Shriner Hospitals in Cincinnati, OH, Philadelphia, PA, Greenville, SC, and Lexington, KY, during which he made 368 trips for a total of 292,615 miles driven in support of Shriner children.
Mr. Crowder was a Christian and knew when he left this life he would meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A Masonic graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Signal Hill Memorial Park 12360 Hanover Courthouse Rd. Hanover, VA 23069. In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions can be made to ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Billy Graham Evangelistic Association 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201.

Graveside Service

  • Date & Time: May 29, 2020 (11:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
  • Venue: Signal Hill Memorial Park
  • Location: 12360 Hanover Courthouse Rd Hanover, VA 23069 - (Get Directions)

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James Howard Crowder

14 responses to James Howard Crowder

  1. MARION DAVIS says:

    MET JAMES IN THE LATE 80 S WE MANAGED BURGER KING TOGETHER ONE HELL OF MAN HELPED YOU HE COULD HE WOULD STOP BY AND HELP ME CLOSE MY STORE GOOG FRIEND UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN GOD BLESS THE FAMILY

  2. It was hard today daddy but you would have really liked the nice things your Masonic friends said about you. I will take the high road and keep the peace like you asked of me. I so enjoy ed my time with you and will cherish it always. Love you dad and yes your secrets are safe. Forever your babygirl Annette

  3. Daddy, This still doesn’t seem real. We had plans and things we were gonna do together. I felt like all of us were in a better place and with chemo you would be around awhile longer. I just cannot figure out how things changed so fast and now you’re gone. I’m thankful you aren’t suffering anymore. I know you we’re ready and I know you missed your family that had gone on. I hope you got to see everyone like you wanted too and now you’re resting with them & Jesus until we meet again. I love you and already miss you. Your 1st born, Tamara

  4. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

  5. I have so many emotions daddy. I miss you everyday. Cannot believe even now that you are gone. I wish someone anyone would have seen your symptoms earlier. I even blame myself for that too daddy. Will never get over losing you and will never forget you. Love you dearly daddy. Love Annette

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