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Philip Westman Crowder, age 82 of Montgomery, Alabama, passed away May 12, 2017 at 5:33PM. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2017 from 1:15PM – 2:00PM at Leak Memory Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 2:00PM in the chapel with Robert Lindsey officiating. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery. Philip was born on September 25, 1934 on Martha Street and was raised in Oak Park. He served as an altar boy at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Philip attended St. Mary's of Loretta and Auburn University and received his B.A. from Huntington College and graduated Dean's List. He worked his way through college as a youth camp counselor with YMCA and Belser and also instructed many of Montgomery's area youth in swimming, diving, skiing and tennis. He was a CPCU with Travelers Insurance (previously USF&G) for fifty plus years. Philip was a devoted father, loving husband and ardent War Eagle fan and the ultimate gentle gentleman. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Crowder Magnusson; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Terrell Crowder Jr. (Lenora Brown); his brothers, William "Billy" Terrell Crowder III, Lawrence "Gene" Eugene Crowder, Robert Laslie Crowder; his sisters, Gloria Catherine Crowder Wesson and Doris Marie Crowder Boan. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Norma Page "Perky" Crowder, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Rexford Page (Christine Blackburn) of Birmingham; his sister, Lenora Ann "Nonie" Crowder Shankweiler; his sister-in-law, Inabelle Godwin Crowder; cousins-in-law, Roger Page Whitaker, Dr. Michael Sadler; numerous nieces and nephews; and precious Lacey-SweetPea. Pallbearers will be Dr. Michael Sadler, Roger Page Whitaker, Joe Crowder, Bill Urquhart, Eddie Wesson, Wesley Boan, and Cabell Reeves. Honorary pallbearers will be all of his nephews. Memorial donations may be made to Children's Hospital of Alabama, Dalraida UMC, or Montgomery Catholic School. A special thank you to all my nieces and nephews, my loving cousins, Dr. James Allen and my wonderful friends.
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June 15, 2017
Jody Anderson
Dearest Perky...my deepest condolences...
May 20, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. There is little that I can say or do to ease your pain and suffering. May knowing that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many, bring a measure of comfort. Life is so short and those we love are gone from our lives too quickly. God's promise to empty the grave in the near future is found at Hosea 13:14, may the God of loyal love comfort you during your time of sorrow.
May 18, 2017
Candy Gobrecht
Dear Perky, I'm so sorry to hear about Phil. I know he was a special friend of mom's, and a true gentleman, and will be missed by our family.
May 18, 2017
Rosemary Gobrecht
Dear Phil,
We love you and you will never know how much we miss you. We were very fortunate to have someone so special in our lives. Rosemary and Daisey
May 18, 2017
Cheryl Brazeau
Dear Sweet Perky,
"When you lose someone you love, you gain an angel you know."
May 17, 2017
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Sue Wilson
My sweet Ucle Phillip you will be greatly missed by all of us. Aunt Perky know that we love and that you are in our prayer. Arthur and Sue
May 17, 2017
I have very fond memories of Phil and my first trip to Disney World many years ago. I'm very sorry for your loss Norma.....I am thinking of you.
Christa Scheiben Wilborn
May 17, 2017
Nancy Dickinson
Phil truly was a gentle gentleman. He will be missed. Sending loving thoughts to you dear Perky. I wish I could be with you during this sad time.
May 16, 2017
Mack Page
Our Cousins Phil and Norma Jean were so much fun when we visited Alabama as children. Since we lived out West, we didn't get to see them that often, but dear cousins were always great to be around! He and his wonderful wife Norma Jean took us everywhere and treated us as if we were their own. We especially enjoyed the outings to the swimming pool and cookouts the best. He was a great cousin; one we all respected. God bless you Phil; you were definitely one of the good guys. We will miss you and cherish the wonderful memories you gave us! Love ya Norma!
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