Charles R. Crews, 69, of Pinellas Park, FL, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013.
Born in Tampa, FL, he attended Hillsborough High School before moving to Eileson Air Force Base in Fairbanks, Alaska. He earned his MBA in Accounting from FMU and his Undergraduate from Tampa University. He played drums in a Rock and Roll band in college and served in the US Army during Vietnam. He was an accountant for the State of Florida and retired from Crum Resources in Clearwater. Charles was a NASCAR fan. He also enjoyed social events and loved classical music attending many local concerts.
Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Marsha; three daughters, Sonia and Stephanie Crews, both of Germany, and Sharlee Crews of Brandon, FL; a sister, Donna Hopkins of Bronson, FL; and five grandchildren.
A graveside service with military honors will be presented at 1:30 PM on Monday, June 17, 2013 at Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines 33744, with Rev. Kathi Liadis officiating.
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Forever in our hearts. Love, Melissa & Jordan
Dear Marsha,
Regretfully, I will be unable to attend Charles’ service on Monday. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With love, Paulette
My kind and gentle “bro in law” is very much missed, but his memory is eternal, with love Raynia and Chris
Marsha, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I will not be able to attend the services, but will keep you in my prayers.
Love You
Marsha and Daughters, May God comfort you and give your hearts peace. May Charles’ memory be eternal.
Marsha, Raynia and family,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Just seems like yesterday when we all met.
Time flies yet time also heals.
I plan on being at the service.
Terri
Marsha, Sharlee and Susie, I miss my Daddy; he so far away now. Thanks for being such a great family. Daddy would not want us to be sad…Love,Sonia
Memento
Mascha Kaléko
The fear of my own death is not so strong,
It’s just the deaths of those who I adore.
How shall I live when they are no more?
Alone in fog I fumble death along
Get pushed into the darkness all obeying.
The leaving hurts not half as much as staying.
He knows it well who can identify –
And those enduring it I hope forgive.
Just think: one ’s own death one just has to die;
But with the deaths of others one must live
Stephanie,Leah,Lennox and Miu.Daddy and Opa: We will be missing you for ever and ever and ever ever!
Marsha,
I am sorry for your loss. God bless you.
So sorry for your loss. Just remember that he is in a special place where no hurt can get to him. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
God bless
Charo
Marsha, I am so sorry for you lost, and will be praying for you and your family
Marsha….I so sorry about your loss. Keeping you in my prayers.
Sharlee, So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He will be a great loss to your family. Laurie and I are thinking you at this sad time.
Lots of love from your Aussie friends Laurie and Beverley xxxooo
Dear Marsha, Dear Sharlee, I am sorry about your loss. I’ve meet your Husband, Daddy, Grandfather of Lennox just for one time in 1999 . I am glad to have known Charles and to had such a great time with him.
Dirk
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He’s happy now watching over all of you.
There are people and events one will never forget and always remember. It is less than a year ago, that I was sitting together with Stephi and Sonia, looking at the pictures of our joint trip to Florida in the beginning of the 90ies! Your father was a very special host, he invited me into his home with open arms and made me feel part of the family immediately. The joint BBQs, the long discussions on the porch (wasn’t there a rocking chair) and many many laughters are unforgettable and will stay with me forever!
Dear Marsha and Sharlee, Liebe Stephi und Sonia: He has been asked to leave but his memories will always stay with you! With Love, Axel
Marsha,
I will be unable to attend the service as I am currently in a summer training course. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Much love,
Lisa