1926
2016
William Bolin Crow, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2016 in Weatherford, TX after suffering with Alzheimer's disease. He lived most of his life in Abilene, Portland, and Coleman Texas. He was born March 18, 1926 in Dallas, Texas to Robert and Hazel Chappell. After the death of his father, his mother married Dr. Edward Crow who adopted Bill. He was in the first graduating class of Abilene Christian High School. Shortly after graduation he was drafted into the United States Army. He later volunteered for parachute jump school where he served as a Company First Sergeant with the 11th Airborn in Japan. During the Korean War he served as an Executive Officer. After serving in Korea, he returned to Abilene and became Sergeant Major at the Abilene Texas Area Induction Station. While living in Portland Texas with his wife Jolene Williams Crow, he continued his career as a jeweler. He was a member of the Portland Church of Christ and the Gateway Church of Christ. During his stay in Portland he served as President of the Coastal Bend Council on Alcoholism. On October 28th of this year he would have celebrated 52 years of sobriety. He also served as a member of the City Council and Mayor of Portland Texas. Following the death of his wife Jolene, of 49 years, he married Noma M. Henderson. They lived in Coleman Texas and were together until her death in 2012. He continued his passionate career as a jeweler in Abilene until his retirement in 2013. While in Coleman, he served as an elder for the Elm Street Church of Christ. He was extremely proud of his family. He is survived by his two daughters, Crystal Steele and her husband, Michael, of Jackson, TN, and Carrie Hunnicutt and her husband, Scott of Weatherford, TX; his step-daughter, Terri Horn of Tulsa, OK; four grandchildren and their spouses, David and Jennifer Steele; Julie and Bryan Patterson, Hali and Ryan Pickett, and Zack Hunnicutt; four great-grandchildren; his loving sister-in-law, Flosi Stovall of Abilene; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, October 14, 2016 from 2:00 - 3:00 PM. at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Highway 277 South, in Abilene with the funeral following at 3:00 PM with Bob Martin, preacher of Elm Street Church of Christ in Coleman officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories Cemetery.
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October 24, 2016
Corydon Elliot
Bill was such a good friend to us during the two and half years we lived in Coleman. His love for God was evident in all that he did.
October 15, 2016
Terry Spencer
Condolences to all of the Crow family. I had the pleasure of working for Bill at Crow's Jewelers in Portland. Bill was a great boss and mentor but most of all a wonderful friend. Rest in peace Bill and thanks for everything.
October 14, 2016
Karon Baucum
Sorry for your loss. Prayers to your family for peace, comfort and strength during this difficult time. God bless you all.
John & Karon Baucum
October 13, 2016
Debbie Love
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Mom (Dorothy Clements) said she bought Dad's(Roy Clements,deceased) wedding ring from Bill in 1971. He made one for my husband (also deceased) to match with mine in 1973. I graduated with Crystal. Just know he is joining some of the best Crystal as I'm sure you know already from others dear to you. We love you.
Debbie (Richardson) Love and Dorothy Clements
October 13, 2016
Phil & Jane Jones
Crystal & family, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. God bless you all.
October 13, 2016
Gene Rush
Bill will always have a special place in my heart. He taught me how to help someone without enabling them. He would strive to be the best in whatever area he tried. Bill was the one person you could count on to help you when life punched you in the gut. He will be missed but never forgotten because he will live on in our heart. Rest in peace Bill, and go collect your reward.
October 13, 2016
Freddie Wallace
Flosi & family, my sincere sympathy in the loss of Bill. God bless & comfort all of his family,
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