Walter E. Crowe, Sr., of Evansville, IN, was born to the late Willis Austin Crowe and Dollie Sue (Neal) Mayville on July 8, 1948 in Evansville, IN. Walt went to be with the lord and the love of his life on October 10, 2026.
Walt owned and operated Crowe Wrecking Company for over 40 years. An avid hunter and fisherman, he found great joy in the outdoors. As the baby of the family, Walt was known as a natural jokester with his playful spirit and sense of humor. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need and was loved by so many. Above all, Walt cherished his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandbabies who held a very special place in his heart.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Gayle Crowe.
Walt is survived by his sons, Walter Jr. and Kevin Lee Crowe; daughters, Crystal Crowe, Kerry Crowe and Elizabeth Crowe, grandchildren, Britny, Brent, Cody Lee, Haley, Samantha Joe, Ariel, Ashley and EJ, thirteen great grandchildren; brothers Karl and Austin Crowe and many nieces and nephews.
Walt's funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Alexander West Chapel, 2100 W. Illinois Street in Evansville with burial to follow in Locust Hill Cemetery in Evansville.
Friends may visit on Saturday from 10 am until service time.
Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com
