James Crow

James S. Crow, Jr., 84, of Lafe, died Thursday, October 25, 2012 in Delaplaine. He was born December 26, 1927 in Stonewall, Arkansas, the son of the late James S., Sr. and Grace Ann McNew Crow. He was also preceded in death by his wives, Rosa Crow, Jackie Crow and Ada Crow, two children, two grandchildren and a brother, Patrick Henry Crow. James joined the Marines when he was a young man and later joined the Army. He was a POW during the Korean War and retired from the armed forces after 23 years of service. He then taught Culinary College for the Armed Forces. He was a Master Chef and became a Master Barber in 1970. He was of Catholic Faith. He is survived by his children: Grace Anderson of New Hampshire; Carol Roberts, Betty (David) Hendrix, all of Marmaduke, James, III. (Linda) Crow of Paragould, Pam (James) Smith, Kathy (Ellis) Henson, Renee (Chesley) Isom, all of Lafe, Vernon Crow, of Virginia; 22 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren; sister-in-law Betty Hendrix and family, Walnut Ridge; niece Henrietta Williams. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday,at Heath Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated at Heath Colonial Chapel, 10:00 AM, Tuesday, with Father Mike Sinkler officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Cemetery in Lafe. Memorials may be sent to the Disabled American Veterans Service Foundation, PO Box 14301, Cincinatti, Ohio, 14301. Sign online guestbook at www.heathfuneralhome.com.