Herbert Hoover Crowe, 85, of Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at his residence.
Mr. Crowe was a native of Carter County and the son of the late John Henry and Bessie Mae Perry Crowe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Margaret Broyles Crowe, and a son, Harold Dean Crowe.
Mr. Crowe had worked as a cook and was a member of Hunter First Baptist Church. He was a member of the Tennessee National Guard for over 30 years.
Survivors include three daughters, Loretta VanDyke and husband Jim, Diane Waldrop and husband Ronnie and Sandra Hamlin and husband Steve; a daughter-in-law, Yvonne Crowe; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
A service to honor the life of Herbert Hoover Crowe will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 18, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Justin Deaton and Rev. Mark Potter officiating. Music will be provided by Megan Harsh. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service. The graveside service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 19, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Caleb Buckles, Logan Buckles, Dakota Crowe, Dillion Crowe, Brian Austin, Matthew Waldrop and Jordan Agan. Honorary pallbearer will be Shannon Carrier. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, at 9:45 a.m. to go in procession. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Eastside Freewill Baptist Church-Food Pantry, 704 Siam Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and signing the guest book.
Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is serving the Crowe family. Office: (423) 542-2232. Obituary Line: (423) 543-4917.