— Oct. 18, 1939 - July 26, 2010
Earl "Rick" H. Crowe, 70, Greentown, passed away at 10:11 a.m. Monday, July 26, 2010, at the Howard Regional Health System. He was born Oct. 18, 1939, in Paris, Ky., to Harvey H. Crowe and Mildred Duncan. In 1963, Earl married Carol Faye Hinshaw (Roberts), and they were divorced in 1971. He later married Linda Norwich, whom he also divorced, and she survives.
He graduated from Center High School in southern Indiana in 1957, and later continued his education at a trade school where he learned his skills as a tool maker. Earl worked as a tool maker for Chrysler for 30 years, retiring in 2001. He also served our country with the Air Force for a short period of time. Earl was a former member of both the Eagles and the Mid-Night Riders of Kokomo, as well as a lifetime member of A.B.A.T.E. – American Bikers Aimed Toward Education.
Earl is survived by a previous spouse, Linda Norwich; brothers Larry Crowe and Jack McClure; sons William L. (Lyn) Crowe and Mike Crowe; daughter Angie Wray (Crowe); stepson Marty Johnson; stepdaughter Amy Johnson; grandchildren Tyler, Katina, Kelsey, Kyle, Zachary, Carol, Victoria, Samantha, Roxie and Grayson; along with four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and previous wife, Carol Faye Hinshaw (Roberts).
The funeral service is 1 p.m. Monday at Ellers Mortuary Webster Street Chapel, 3400 S. Webster St., with the Rev. Kenneth Spangler officiating. Entombment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary and also from 11 a.m. until time of service Monday.
Memorial contributions can be made to A.B.A.T.E. at the mortuary. Read Earl’s obituary at www.ellersmortuary.com, where you may sign the guest book, share a personal message or order flowers for the family.
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