James Edward Crowley

March 29, 1927 - January 15, 2019

James Edward Crowley, age 91, of McClure, Ohio passed away on January 15, 2019 at Bridge Hospice in Bowling Green, Ohio. He was born on March 29, 1927 in Webster, Mississippi to John and Virginia “Betty” (McKee) Crowley. James was an active member of the Apostolic Christian Center in Napoleon and retired from Automotive Feed Company after 30 years. He enjoyed working in the yard and tending to his garden. James was a well liked man and one of the last true gentleman. He loved to help people when he could and his greatest joy in life was his family. James is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Earlise; children, Howard Crowley and Teresa (Rodney) Cameron; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Hughallen; daughter, Brenda (Martin) Paxton; brothers, Fred, Monroe, William “Buster” and Robert' and sisters, Mae Edna Hudson, Gracie Newman, Myrtle Griffen and Sudie Rausom. Friends and family will be received at the Rodenberger Funeral Home, McClure, on Monday, January 21, 2019 from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM and will continue at the funeral home on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 from 12 noon until the service at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at Hockman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Apostolic Christian Center, Bridge Hospice or a charity of your choice. Online messages and condolences may be shared with the family at rodenbergerfuneralhome.com.