Harold Andrew Crews

Mr. Harold Andrew Crews age 91, of Starke passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Riverwood Health and Rehab. Mr. Crews was born on March 16, 1924 in Bradford County to the late Kirby T. and Carrie Agnes (Wainwright) Crews and was a lifelong area resident. Harold served in the United States Army during World War II and was a longtime member of Madison Street Baptist Church. He worked for Central Truck Lines as a truck driver before serving 20 years for the Starke Police Department retiring as Assistant Chief of Police. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and was a devoted family man. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Wanda (Crosby) Crews, a brother J. G. who died as a child, and a sister, Madeline Dukes. Survivors are: his children: Nancy Crews Smith (William) of Gainesville, Andrew H. "Andy" Crews (Cheri) of Melbourne and Randall C. "Randy" Crews of Starke, brother: Doyle DeWitt Crews of Mississippi, 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the DEWITT C. JONES CHAPEL of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home on SUNDAY, August 9, 2015 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Funeral services will be on Monday, August 10, 2015 at 11:00 AM in MADISON STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. Interment will follow in Crosby Lake Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Madison Street Baptist Church Building Fund, 900 W. Madison St., Starke, FL 32091. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE, 904-964-6200 www.jonesgallagherfh.com. hide