Mr. Charles “Leon” Crews, 77, beloved husband of 40 years to Mary Mosley Crews, entered into rest on Friday, February 15, 2019 at 7:02 AM.
Mr. Crews, a native of Brunswick, GA., where he was a graduate of Glynn Academy High School and attended Brunswick Jr College. Leon was a US Navy veteran, serving on the USS Vulcan. He was a Master Plumber, and a longtime member of Pipefitters Local 150 here in Augusta, as well as being a member of Local 177 in Brunswick. He was also a member of the American Legion. Leon was a Columbia County resident for the past 42 years.
Leon was known as a very dedicated family man. He loved being productive, and spending time with his life-long, “sweetheart”, Mary.
He enjoyed working and was known by all, to do his jobs right the first time. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father.
In addition to his wife, Mary, he is survived by his 3 daughters; Lavonda Hiott, Amanda Hollimon (Terrell) and Rhonda Smith (Brad), and his 5 grandchildren; Charles (Nicollette), Madison, Jorrie, Mason, Nathan, his sisters; Charlotte Brown and Carol McClantock, and a brother, John Hamilton, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at 1:00 PM, and funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM. Both services will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Platt’s Belair Road Chapel with Rev. Dwaine French officiating.
Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Gardens