He was born to Elbert Crowe and Euler Golden Crowe and raised in Leeds, Alabama with three brothers and two sisters. He snuck in to the National Guard at age 15 , but was booted out once they did the math. He rejoined at age 18.
Papa Crowe spent years as a brick mason. He built Smokehouse BBQ in Alabaster, which he later sold and is now Buddy's. He also served as a patrolman for Alabaster Police Department. He also owned Buck & Nanny Deer Processing for 21 years.
He was a dedicated father and "Dee" to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was grillmaster who loved to feed his family and community.
He was preceded in death by his wife Marion June Cannady Crowe; brothers, Joe Crowe and Bobby Crowe. Papa Crowe is survived by his son, Russell Crowe (Tricia); daughter, Donna Temple; his grandchildren, Chris Cain (Sheri), Gracie Crowe, Mason Crowe, and Melanie Vanderslice, great-grandchildren, Seth Cain, Seth Norman Hale, Shane Cain, Harper Elizabeth Hale; brother, Edgar Crowe; sisters, Pat Jankowski and Mary Brown; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2020 from 3:00 until 5:00 PM at Rockco Funeral Home (Montevallo). A Celebration of Papa Crowe's Life will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Rockco Funeral Home (Montevallo), with burial to follow at Shelby Memory Gardens. Casual attire requested. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorial donations to be directed to St. Jude's.
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