Frank O’Dell Crowley, 86 of Columbia, passed away Tuesday June 1, 2021 at home. A Celebration of Frank’s life will take place at 2:00 p.m. Saturday June 12, 2021 at Memorial Funeral Home. Burial with full Military Honors will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Frank was born to Floyd Crowley and Dorothy (Russell) Crowley on May 24, 1935 in Kansas City, Kansas. Frank served his country proudly during the Korean War as a Member of the United States Navy, and had a 35 year career with AT&T. He was a member of the Order of the Eagles and the American Legion. Frank enjoyed riding motorcycles and horses, and had an admiration of classic cars, especially Corvettes. He always enjoyed his time boating and being at the lake. He had a lifetime of loving four legged companions, the last of which was Harley. But his greatest joy and deepest love was for his children and grandchildren.
Frank is survived by his children, Dale (Nancy) Crowley, Cheryl (Gary) Buck, Chris (Lynn) Crowley, and Michael Crowley; dear friend and care-giver, Jennifer Rosas; his siblings, Dennis, Debbie, Sandy, Mike, and Jerry “JB”; as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Terry Crowley; and one grandson, Brandon Crowley.
