Funeral services for Joshua Crowe, who passed away September 21, 1947 were held in the Coldwater Methodist church at four o'clock Monday afternoon of last week and were in charge of Rev. D. E. Callaway, pastor of the Assembly of God church here.Mr. and Mrs. Gurney T. Hadley sang "Rock of Ages" and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus," accompanied by Miss Velma Crowe, great-granddaughter of the deceased. The pallbearers were six grandsons - Clyde Crowe, Walter Crowe, Terry Crowe, Earl Crowe, Francis Burkhall and Roy Burkhall.
The following day the body was taken to Parker, Kansas, where Mr. Crowe was buried by the side of his wife.
Obituary Joshua Crowe, son of Ira and Martha Crowe, was born October 11, 1847, at Salem, Ind., and passed from this life at the home of a son, Guy W. Crowe, at Coldwater, Kansas, on September 21, 1947, at the age of 100, save 20 days.
Joshua Crowe was married to Sarah Alice Kendall on August 8, 1871, at Mound City, Kansas. To this union were born eight children, four of which preceded him in death: namely, Carl J. Crowe, John E. Crowe, Mrs. R. E. Burkhall and Mrs. Harry Flooke.
He was also preceded in death by his good wife, who passed away on January 17, 1895.
From an early age, Joshua Crowe showed an interest in the church and in matters of spiritual nature and lived a lifetime of devout Christianity. He was given to love and patience; and even though he was partially blind for many years, there was never a murmur of complaint that went from his lips for any thing. From an early age he was affiliated with the Methodist church.
He is survived by four sons; David Crowe of Coldwater, Daniel E. Crowe of Coldwater, and Jasper C. Crowe of Wichita, 23 grandchildren, a number of great-grandchildren, and a host of friends.
The Star wishes to extend sincere regrets and sympathy to the sorrowing relatives and friends.
Also see:
Guy Warren Crowe, son of Joshua & Sarah Alice (Kendall) Crowe.
Billy Gwayne Crowe, great grandson of Joshua Crowe, son of Clyde Crowe.
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