Richard was born in Wake County, on August 7, 1949 to the late Joseph R. and Geraldine Byrd Crowder. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Richard owned Beddingfield’s Drug Store in Clayton for many years and was well known by the community.
A celebration of his life will be held Thursday, December 13, 2018, at 2pm, in the McLaurin Funeral Home Chapel, 12830 US 70 Business Highway West, Clayton, NC 27520. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
He is survived by his wife Donna Ann Flowers Crowder; children, Jeremie Crowder and wife, Katie and Hannah Beasley and husband, Brandon; grandchildren, Lathan, Kelsey, and Savannah Beasley; siblings, Sandra Holloway and husband, Wade, Kenny Crowder and wife, Judy, and Janice Corbett and Husband, J.V., as well as several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to SECU Hospice House of Johnston County, 426 Hospital Road, Smithfield, NC 27577.