James Guy "Jim" Crowder, age 86

James Guy "Jim" Crowder, age 86 of Forest City, died Friday, May 24, 2024.

Jim was born August 30, 1937, in Rutherford County and he was a son of the late Lee and Winnie Small Crowder. He was a member of Smith Grove Baptist Church. Jim was a 1957 graduate of Cool Springs High School, and he served in the United States Navy as a Jet Mechanic on board the USS Independence.

He worked for AG Industries in Forest City.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Crowder, and Walter Boyce Crowder, and his sisters, Evelyn Crowder Huntley, and Margaret Crowder Fromhold.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Ruby Lane Crowder, his son, James Scott Crowder of Forest City, his daughter, Susan Crowder Hardin and husband Stan of Forest City, his sister, Mary Ann Coles of Rutherfordton, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held May 29 at Smith Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Terry White officiating. Military Honors were accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

Memorials may be made to Smith Grove Baptist Church, PO Box 1195, Forest City, NC 28043.

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