James Crowell

Published: Defiance Crescent-News; May 16, 2015 

James Richard Crowell, 85, of Defiance, Ohio, went home to his Lord and Savior on May 15, 2015.

He was born December 1, 1929, in Paulding, Ohio, to Richard and Elizabeth (Hyman) Crowell. He was married to Patricia Kersker, who preceded him in death.

They are survived by their children, Richard (Monica) Crowell, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Cathleen (Steven) Keller, Coldwater, Michigan, Kimberly (George) Moss, Defiance, Ohio, James Scott (Zulena) Crowell, Defiance, Ohio, and Amy Crowell­Ball, Fort Wayne, Indiana? 12 grandchildren, and nine great­ grandchildren. Also surviving is his sister, Judith (Kenny) Robinson, Paulding, Ohio. He was later married to Judith Roberts Smith, who also preceded him in death, as well as a granddaughter, Tara Crowell.

Jim began his teaching and coaching career in Paulding, Ohio, then continued in Bellefontaine, Ohio. In 1963, he moved to Defiance and was a teacher, coach, and guidance counselor at Defiance High School for 15 years. He taught in Boyne Falls, Michigan, later in his career, then worked for Quadco Rehabilitation Center until his retirement in 2005. Jim was a member of First Church of God, Defiance, Ohio. Visitation for Jim will be Monday, May 18, 2015, from 2­8 p.m. at Schaffer Funeral Home, 529 Jefferson Ave., Defiance, Ohio.

Visitation will also be held from 10­11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. The celebration service of Jim's life will be Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at 11 a.m. at First Church of God, 561 Carter Road, Defiance, Ohio. A family burial service will take place at Live Oak Cemetery, Paulding, Ohio later that same day.

The family requests donations in honor of Jim be made to the Summit Youth Building Fund, First Church of God, Defiance, Ohio, or to the CHP Defiance Area In­Patient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.

James Crowell

Published: Defiance Crescent-News, May 20, 2015

Services for James R. Crowell were held Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at the First Church of God, with Rev. Rick Rufenacht and Rev. Larry Kennedy officiating. Burial was in Live Oak Cemetery, Paulding.

Pallbearers were George Moss, Steve Keller, Bruce Walter, BJ Moss, Jonathan Crowell and Curtis Sauber. Schaffer Funeral Home handled the arrangements.