James Larry Crowe, age 77

James Larry Crowe, age 77, husband of Kaye Byrd Atchley Crowe of Forest City, passed away Sunday March 12, 2017.

Larry was a native of Rutherford County and the son of the late Lemuel Lester Crowe & Edith Lenora Queen Crowe. Larry was a retired truck driver and owner of Sunnyside Orchards, a member of the Rutherfordton Masonic Lodge and Southern Baptist Church. Larry was a greatful heart transplant recipient and fought a courageous battle with cancer for many years.

In addition to his wife Kaye he leaves to cherish his memory, sons Tommy Crowe of Forest City, Jimmy (Tracy) Crowe of Rutherfordton; daughters Connie (Jeff) Shytle of Cookville, Tn., Kim (Steve) Wheat of Rutherfordton and Melissa Atchley of Forest City; sister Lynn Griffin of Forest City; 10 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents Larry was preceded in death by his brothers Lonnie and Lester Crowe and brother in law Henry Griffin.

A celebration of life was held at Southern Baptist Church with Dr. Jimmy Byrd, Rev. John Perry, Rev. Bob Philbeck, Mr. Jeff Shytle and Mr. Jordon Crowe officiating. Burial followed in Eternal Hills Memorial Park with Masonic Rites.

Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family.