John was a nurse’s assistant at Wayne Hospital in Greenville. He served in the U.S. Navy. John was the founding member of Clark Station Trio. In addition to his father, John was also preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents.
In addition to his parents, John is survived by his sons, John V. Crowell, III and Ashton B.L. Crowell of Greenville; daughter, Cora Mae Crowell of Greenville; significant other, Tina Dispennette of Greenville; brother, Jeff Hittle of Greenville; sisters & brother-in-law, JoEllen (Crowell) & Gery Melling of Greenville and Jennifer (Hittle) McDaniel of Greenville; and numerous Aunts, Uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 10:30 A.M. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville, with Rev. Gary Oser officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the John V. Crowell Jr., Trust Fund for his children c/o Greenville National Bank.