Howard Lavon Crews, Sr

Hoboken- Mr. Howard Lavon Crews, Sr., 81, of Hoboken died Saturday morning (May 5, 2012) at his residence after an extended illness. Born in Hoboken, GA his parents were Reuben C. & Elma Howard Crews. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Tishie Evelyn Melton Crews and a brother, Billy R. Crews. Howard served in the United States Air Force and was a rural carrier for the U.S. Post Office. Also he was a member of Philippians Worship Center, Hoboken Masonic Lodge 740 F&AM and Waycross Commandery. Prior to living in Hoboken he lived in Albany, GA where he was a Shriner for Hassan Temple, Albany, GA and a member of KYC H Temple, Albany, GA. He also loved to collect clocks. Survivors include, 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, David R. Crews and Howard L. & Kristy Crews, Jr. both of Hoboken; 6 grandchildren, Sernia Corbitt, Amber Corbitt, Joshua L. Crews (Crystal), Dustin L. Crews, Shyania Pinkney and Timothy Manus, Jr.; 5 great grandchildren, Shawn Corbitt, Layla Hernandez, Reiley Hernandez, Matiana Corbitt and Kaiila Crews; 2 sister, Maxine Davis of Nahunta and Peggy Crews of Waycross; and also several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be held Sunday morning (May 13, 2012)at Philippians Worship Center during the morning church service. Memorialization will be by cremation. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.