Ronnie Crowell

Mr. Ronnie Dean Crowell of South Fulton passed away in his sleep at his home on Dec. 3, 2022, at the age of 79.
Bowlin Funeral Home in Dresden is in charge of arrangements.
Services were held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Visitation was held Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home and from 10 a.m. until the hour of services Wednesday. The family was there to welcome friends and relatives. Burial followed at Sunset Cemetery in Dresden, with pastor Markus McClure officiating.
Pallbearers who were to kindly serve were Mr. Ethan Crowell of Columbia, Mr. Jeff Walters of Martin, Mr. Jason Walters of Martin, Mr. Jason Carter of Murray, Ky, Mr. Wade Carter of Murray, Ky., and Mr. Joey Hinson of Mt. Juliet.
Ron was born at home on Aug. 6, 1943, in Palmersville. He was the only child of Mr. James Crowell and Mrs. Dorothy Danner Crowell. He was the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. James Hubert Danner of Dresden, who were influential in his life. He graduated valedictorian of Palmersville High School in 1961. He attended and graduated from UT Martin in 1965, where he earned a degree in education and began teaching at Dresden High School and South Fulton High School.
After a few years of teaching, he decided to change careers and was hired by Goodyear Tire in Union City in 1972. He worked in the banbury department for a few years until he was promoted to the office where his mathematical skills were put to use as he was on the quality control team.
He would dedicate 36 years of his life to the service of Goodyear. During this time, he began doing taxes and built a profitable tax business out of his home, called Crowell Tax Service, to which he operated up until his death. His ability to remember numbers and process taxes was exceptional and his clients were always grateful.
When he was 52 years old, Ronnie repented of his sins and was baptized at Sunswept Baptist Church in Union City. For 27 years he served the Lord Jesus and grew in his faith. These past 15 years, he has been a member of Pentecostal Tabernacle in Water Valley, Ky. Ronnie was an extravert and loved the company of people. He always had a smile on his face and was eager to give out hugs or help someone in need.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Susan Crowell of South Fulton; his son, Dr. Shaun Crowell of Columbia; his three grandchildren, Ms. Elizabeth Crowell of Spring Hill, Miss., Ashley Crowell of Margate, England, and Mr. Ethan Crowell of Columbia; and his half-brothers and sisters, Mr. Jim Crowell of Big Sandy, Mrs. Kathy Crowell Lowe of Wildersville, Mr. Larry Walters of Dresden, Mr. Frankie Walters of Martin and Mr. Dale Walters of South Fulton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a half-brother, Mr. Gerald Walters.

Published in The Messenger 12.08.22