Richard "Rick" Dale Crowder, age 56 of Dublin passed away, Thursday, April 15, 2010 in the Pulaski Community Hospital.

Born May 15, 1953 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late James Crowder and Virginia Carnell Crowder. He was also preceded in death by an Aunt, Flora Crowder.
He was a graduate of T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, VA. He was a member of the Newbern Christian Church. He was retired from the County of Pulaski with 25 years of service and a life time member & volunteer with the Newbern Fire Department.

He is survived by-

His wife-
Joyce Rigney Crowder-Dublin,

Daughter-
India Crowder-Dublin
& special friend, Corey Akers-Fairlawn,

Sisters & Brothers-in-law-
Mildred & Bob Lewis-Chico, CA
Dorothy Ward-Wisconsin,
Judith & Jay Neeley-Pearisburg,

Brother & Sister-in-law-
Donnie & Tammy Crowder- Silver Springs, MD,

Aunt-
Lucille Crowder-Woodstock,

Father-in-law & Mother-in-law-
Eules & Hazel Rigney-Pulaski,

Sister-in-law-
Shirley Rigney-Pulaski,

Father-in-law & Mother- in-law-
Cecil & Effie Montgomery-Dublin,

Numerous Nieces and Nephews and Many Special friends-

Memorial services will be conducted Sunday 3:00 p.m. at the Mt. View United Methodist Church, Wilderness Road, Dublin with Rev. John Murphy, Rev. Paul Goshorn, Don Cressell & others officiating.

To send online condolences to the family, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in his memory may be sent to the Newbern Fire Department, P. O. Box 328, Newbern, VA . 24126.

Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.