James C. Crowder

james crowder

March 15, 1934 ~ January 20, 2020

Born in: Haywood County, NC
Resided in: Arden, NC

James C. Crowder, 85, of Arden, died Monday, January 20, 2020 at Givens Health Center, Asheville.

Born in Haywood County, he was the husband of Marie (Arledge) Crowder of Arden, and the son of the late Floyd A. and Pearl (Clark) Crowder. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles, and a grandson, Eric.

James was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife of 67 years, he is survived by a son, Jim (Kathy) and a daughter, Carolyn Smith (David); 5 grandchildren: Jason, Courtney, Tommy, J.J., and Kelly; and 6 great-grandchildren.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with Dr. Stan Welch and Rev. Dennis Thurman officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital online at www.stjude.org/donate.

Services

Visitation: January 24, 2020 1:00 pm - March 29, 2024 2:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704

(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

Funeral Service: January 24, 2020 2:00 pm - March 29, 2024 3:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704

(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

Burial: January 24, 2020 3:30 pm

Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery
28 Mt. Gilead Church Road
Fletcher, NC 28732

(828)890-3863

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  1. I’m sorry for your loss uncle Jim and aunt Kathy I didn’t really know him to well but he will be greatly missed.

    • Prayers for the family during this sad time. I will remember James as a kind a gentle man. Now he is resting in peace. Love to all.

  2. Marie
    Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I enjoyed visiting with you and James at the PD meetings. I certainly do understand what you are dealing with. It’s been just a little over 3 months since my Dave died. I will be here for you. Never hesitate to call me. Anytime. Time helps us heal. Friends and family help us also.
    Love and hugs, Linda Eden

  3. So Sorry To Here That Mr Crowder Has Passed HE Was Always A Good Man And Special Friend To My Family And Father LaFaine Howell Sorry For Your Loss Praying For You All

  4. Dear Marie, Carolyn and Jim: Just want to send my love to you and your families. What sweet memories we have of all of you at Bent Creek. Lots of laughter was always part of those memories. My mother and daddy loved you very much. We are so blessed to have those memories to cherish. Hugs and prayers. Phyllis McKinney Jamison

  5. Hey Carolyn, We are sorry we could not make it to the visitation. Please know that your family is in our prayers. More important is that God is at the visitation and the funeral. He has already welcomed your Dad home. Love you and David

  6. Uncle James was such a kind and gentle man. He was the same every time I saw him. He is in Heaven now with his brother, my dad, walking pain free with Jesus. You are in my prayers Aunt Marie, Carolyn and Jimmy. Love, Deonne Crowder Rubino

  7. So sorry for your loss.May the Lord wrap his loving arms around the Crowder family and comfort them.

  8. Having been traveling I am so sorry to have just learned of James passing. He was a great “first boss” for a 16 yr old bagboy that became a lifelong friend through church and community. No doubt he will be missed by many. Prayers and condolences to Marie, Carolyn, Jimmy and the entire family.


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