Paul Crowder

Paul Stuart Crowder, 83, Houston, Texas.


Paul Stuart Crowder, 83, longtime resident of Clayton, Georgia, passed away in Houston, Texas on January 13, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Pamela Elizabeth Crowder, and his daughters, Jane Schmitt and Kathryn Crowder, both of Houston, Texas; son, Matthew Crowder of Naples, Florida; stepson, David Teschendorf, of New York, New York; brother, Perry Crowder of Pinehurst, North Carolina, and their respective families. Paul was preceded in death by his stepson, John Teschendorf, a former resident of Clayton.
Paul was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late Harvey Perry Crowder and Dorothy Fichtel Crowder. He served as a radioman in the U.S. Navy in World War II and subsequently received his B.S. degree in Commerce and Finance from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania in June of 1948. He began his career with the accounting firm of Peat, Marwick, and Mitchell and then moved into the newly emerging computer and data services industry where he held positions in sales, marketing, operations and executive management. He retired from the banking services division of McDonnell Douglas in 1987.
After living for many years on Long Island, New York, as well as Connecticut, South Carolina, and Alabama, Paul and Pam finally settled in Clayton, Georgia. For 13 years, they never tired of the area’s beautiful surroundings and loved exploring with their beloved dogs, Kip and Popcorn. Paul was a longtime member of Grace Bible Church and an active member of his men’s Prayer group. He had a passion for all kinds of music, from opera to bluegrass, and particularly enjoyed playing the dulcimer with the Nacoochee Strummers.
Dr. Kevin Hurt, Pastor of Grace Bible Church will conduct a graveside service for family and friends at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Roane Cemetery in Clayton, Georgia.
Family members will be staying at The Dillard House for the weekend, and may be reached there at 706-746-5348.
In memory of Paul, please do a good deed for someone less fortunate.
Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
An online obituary and register is available at www.hunterfuneralhomega.com