Jack Crowell's Obituary
Jack Wayne Crowell, son of Roy Willard and Frances Opal Briggs Crowell, was born November 1, 1948 in Osage Beach, Missouri. He departed this life Friday, September 5, 2008 at his home in Camdenton, Missouri, at the age of fifty-nine years, ten months, and four days. On June 9, 1973, Jack was united in marriage to Jo Ann Young and to this union two children were born. Jack was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of thirty-five years, Jo Ann, of the home; two daughters, Angela Keeting and her husband, Don, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and Catherine Tipton and her husband, Ben, of Rolla, Missouri; two grandchildren, Jackson and Alex Keeting; three brothers, Dean Crowell of Grandview, Missouri, Darrell Crowell and his wife, Elaine, of Springfield, Missouri, Ray Crowell and his wife, Jennie, of Kaiser, Missouri; his step-mother, Elaine Crowell, of Maryland Heights, Missouri; two step-brothers, John Benten and his wife, Judy, of Memphis, Tennessee, and Mark Benten and his wife, Peggy, of Maryland Heights, Missouri; two step-sisters, Anne Benten of Chiloquin, Oregon, and Beth Benten Burns and her husband, Rex, of Pullman, Washington; a number of nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Jack resided in Camdenton for the past thirty-five years. He was a graduate of Camdenton High School and Southwest Baptist University. He was always a Laker and Bearcat supporter. Jack was a Juvenile Court Supervisor for Camden County and was involved in Jaycees, Rotary Club, Camdenton Band Boosters, Camdenton Alumni Association, Lake Area Industries and Camdenton City Council. He worked with his family owned business, Crowell Distributing Lawn and Garden, in many positions. He was a Vice-President for First National Bank of Camdenton, and was an active member of First Baptist Church of Camdenton. Jack was very proud of his girls and followed them through their many activities. He never met a stranger and would find a relationship through mutual friends, family, business, or the Bible. Jack will be missed by everyone who knew him. Services will be at 10:00 am Tuesday September 9, 2008 at the Allee-Holman- Howe Funeral Home in Camdenton. Burial will be in Allee- Memorial Garedens. Visitation is Monday afternoon 3-7:00 pm under the direction of the Allee- Holman- Howe Funeral Home Camdenton, Missouri. Return to top
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