Obituary of Joe Crowell

Joe Lee Crowell, Jr. Mr. Crowell, 85, of Indian Trail, NC formerly of Charlotte passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at his home with his children by his side. Joe was born on February 1, 1925 in Ware Shoals, SC son of the late Joe Lee Crowell, Sr. and Ellen Snead Crowell. Joe was a US Navy veteran of WW II and the Korean War serving on the USS Kimberly and the USS Wedderburn. Mr. Crowell was the owner and operator of Auto Color Service Company until his retirement. He was well known in body shops in Charlotte and the surrounding area. He was a loving husband, father and friend to everyone he met. Joe was a member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church, the American Legion, the Charles M. Setzer Masonic Lodge and the Oasis Shriners. Joe and his family enjoyed many weekends and holidays together at their vacation home on Lake Tillery. In addition to his parents Mr. Crowell was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Jean in 2007 and his brother, Thomas E. Crowell. Survivors include his daughter, Ellen Crowell Greagan and husband, John of Indian Trail; son, Joe Lee Crowell, III of Matthews, NC; sister, Mary Frances Crowell; brother, William L. Crowell and many nieces and nephews. The children would like to express their appreciation to all the caregivers from Comfort Keepers as he dealt with Alzheimer?s disease. Funeral service for Mr. Crowell will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in the Dilworth Chapel of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service. Interment will follow in Sharon Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the Service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer?s Association-Western Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Dr., Box 999, Charlotte, NC 28215 or St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 4013 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215.