Mr. Ronald Eugene (Gene) Crowder, Sr. of Marietta, GA departed this life on November 27, 2023 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. After growing up in Center Hill area, and in 1958 he married his sweet heart, Imogene Riley. They moved to Marietta in 1963 to raise their growing family. Gene started his working career at a young age working with independent HVAC tradesmen, learning the old traditional way. Gene continued his training and learning, moving up the ranks and soon owning and operating his HVAC business until his retirement in 2002. Gene was an active member of the Moose Lodge of Smyrna, GA for more than 60 years, and a loyal member of the American Legion, Post #160. He leaves his loving family and friends to cherish his memory, his generosity, and an enormous heart filled with love, his contagious smile and unforgettable laugh. Gene will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents; Robert Lee Crowder, Sr., & Violet Odessa Elliott, brothers; Robert Lee Crowder Jr., Don Crowder, and sister, Barbara Barnes. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Imogene Roberta Riley Crowder, three children; Ronald Crowder, Jr. and wife, Debra, Sandy Crowder Hammarlund, Tim Crowder, Six grandchildren; Brandon Crowder (Cristina), Brian Crowder (Kasi), Robert (Beau) Eassey, Kayla Eassey Mayhew (CD), Cody Crowder (Susanne ), Brent Crowder; Seven great-grandchildren; McKenzie Law, Brennen Crowder, Jarrett Crowder, Camden Crowder, Colton Crowder, Cash Crowder, and Casey Crowder; His loving baby sister; Delores Crowder Ray (James); Sister-in-law; Joann Hunt (James) and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service and interment will be held on Thursday, November 30, at 3:00 PM, in Pine Ridge Memorial Park. The family will receive guests in Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home from 2: 00 PM until 2:45 PM. In lieu of usual remembrances, the family requests donations in Gene’s memory to be made to:
Moose Lodge Smyrna #1917: https://www.moosecharities.org/
American Legion Smyrna Post #160: https://centennial.legion.org/georgia/post160
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