1918
2017
Raymond Elie Croswell, 99, was called home on October 14, 2017. He was born July 19, 1918 on a farm near Crossett, AR; the sixth child and fifth son to Lige and Pearl Croswell.
After serving in the US Army in WWII as Mess Sergeant in Kodiak, AL, he moved to Little Rock, obtained his GED, and entered the Missionary Baptist Seminary. He married Anita Morris on August 13, 1948. He served as pastor of Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church near Hot Springs in the 1950’s, and was the first pastor of Woodhaven Missionary Baptist Church in Little Rock in 1966. He also worked as a bookkeeper for J.C. Tucker and Son’s Flooring, and as gate security for Sterling Stores Distribution Center. He was a member of the Disabled Veterans of America & the American Legion.
In retirement, Raymond loved gardening, family history research, reading his Bible, and traveling. He co-authored A Farmer’s Line, Some Descendants of John Croswell.
Raymond was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Anita; and is survived by three children, Cindy Goodnight and husband Leonard of Hensley, AR, Ben Croswell and wife Teresa of Hensley, and Kent Croswell of Hot Springs Village; six grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Visitation will be held at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home on Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held Friday, October 20, 2017 at 9:30 a.m., also at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.
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October 31, 2017
Ben,Teresa,Kent,Cindy
May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Fred & Carolyn Staley.
October 19, 2017
John and Alice Taylor
October 19, 2017
Kim & Mark & Family Holdford
Prayers for all the family during this hard and tragic time. But Mr. Croswell Pops He was truly a caring and a Genuine gentleman. He had a kindred spirit about him and a very outgoing person. He loved everyone and we all loved him. He will be truly missed. You all will be in our prayers. We're Sorry for your loss. We all know that god gained another angel and he will be with his love again he so truly missed so much... and he will be watching over us all.
October 18, 2017
Norman & Pat Clark
Ben & Teresa you are in our thoughts and prayers!! Pops is rejoicing in Heaven with his Lord & Saviour and what a grand reunion with Loved ones and Friends. A long life spreading God's word & an inspiration for all those that knew him!!
October 18, 2017
Crawford Family
Keeping all the family in our thoughts & prayers.
October 16, 2017
Kent,
We extent to you and your family our condolences and rejoicing at your father's passing into his eternal home. He was a fine Christian man whom we counted a blessing to call our friend.
John and Betty Penn
October 16, 2017
Cindy, Ben & Kent we are praying for you, I know your Dad loved the Lord and is in His presence now. God Bless,
Tim, Kayla & Martha Albritton
October 15, 2017
Staff of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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