Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthAug 10, 1924, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [23939]
DeathJun 4, 2018, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [23939]
BurialRehobeth Methodist Church, 4475 Rehobeth Church Road, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [23939]
FatherWilliam Silas BARBER (1896-1978)
MotherLula Ethel WAGONER (1905-1997)
Spouses
Obituary Online notes for “Jenny” Virginia BARBER
Daughter of William Silas Barber & Ethel Lula Ethel G Wagoner. Wife of Rucker Wesley Crowder.
GREENSBORO One of God's very special children has left to go home to be with the Lord. Virginia "Jenny" B. Crowder, 93, passed away at her home Monday, June 4, 2018, with family by her side. Funeral services will be held at Rehobeth United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Rick Marson, Rev. Ben Shepherd, and Rev. Ralph Eanes at 3 p.m., Friday, June 8, 2018. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Virginia was born on August 10, 1924, in Guilford County the daughter of William and Ethel Barber. She had been an active member of Rehobeth UMC since 1947. Virginia was a past member of Rehobeth's United Methodist Women, the Dittie Gray Circle, Rehobeth's Girl Scout leader for 15 years, and an avid fan of their softball team for over 40 years! She was a long time employee of Burlington Industries and later retired from Ciba-Geigy. She was remembered as a dedicated employee and great co-worker. Virginia was preceded in death by the love of her life, Rucker W. Crowder, her parents, William and Ethel Barber, brothers Layton Barber, Rev. Morris Barber, and Max Barber; and sister Edna Janet Barber; and many other family members. Surviving are her daughters Janet Funderburk and husband John Funderburk of Greensboro, and Kathie Justice and husband Richard "Dick" Justice of Moneta, Virginia; three granddaughters, Jenni Lynn Hudson and husband Brad, Jamie Hayes and husband Jake and Shannon Justice and husband Amir; two great-grandsons, Landon and Logan, and three great-granddaughters, Molly, Amia, and baby girl Hayes (due any day); two sisters, Marie Meador Zimmerman of Arkansas, and Carolyn Cook of Greensboro; two sisters-in-laws Leoma Barber and Edith Crowder; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. The family will receive friends from 2 until 3 p.m. at Rehobeth United Methodist Church. The family would like to thank Rehobeth's church family for all their love and support, also Hospice Care of Greensboro for all their kindness and care, and her very dear friend and neighbor, Kaye Bowman. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rehobeth United Methodist Church, to Children's Ministries, Family Life Center, and Building Maintenance Fund. Family and friends may view, and sign the guestbook at www.lambethtroxlerfuneralhome.com.
GREENSBORO One of God's very special children has left to go home to be with the Lord. Virginia "Jenny" B. Crowder, 93, passed away at her home Monday, June 4, 2018, with family by her side. Funeral services will be held at Rehobeth United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Rick Marson, Rev. Ben Shepherd, and Rev. Ralph Eanes at 3 p.m., Friday, June 8, 2018. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Virginia was born on August 10, 1924, in Guilford County the daughter of William and Ethel Barber. She had been an active member of Rehobeth UMC since 1947. Virginia was a past member of Rehobeth's United Methodist Women, the Dittie Gray Circle, Rehobeth's Girl Scout leader for 15 years, and an avid fan of their softball team for over 40 years! She was a long time employee of Burlington Industries and later retired from Ciba-Geigy. She was remembered as a dedicated employee and great co-worker. Virginia was preceded in death by the love of her life, Rucker W. Crowder, her parents, William and Ethel Barber, brothers Layton Barber, Rev. Morris Barber, and Max Barber; and sister Edna Janet Barber; and many other family members. Surviving are her daughters Janet Funderburk and husband John Funderburk of Greensboro, and Kathie Justice and husband Richard "Dick" Justice of Moneta, Virginia; three granddaughters, Jenni Lynn Hudson and husband Brad, Jamie Hayes and husband Jake and Shannon Justice and husband Amir; two great-grandsons, Landon and Logan, and three great-granddaughters, Molly, Amia, and baby girl Hayes (due any day); two sisters, Marie Meador Zimmerman of Arkansas, and Carolyn Cook of Greensboro; two sisters-in-laws Leoma Barber and Edith Crowder; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. The family will receive friends from 2 until 3 p.m. at Rehobeth United Methodist Church. The family would like to thank Rehobeth's church family for all their love and support, also Hospice Care of Greensboro for all their kindness and care, and her very dear friend and neighbor, Kaye Bowman. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rehobeth United Methodist Church, to Children's Ministries, Family Life Center, and Building Maintenance Fund. Family and friends may view, and sign the guestbook at www.lambethtroxlerfuneralhome.com.
Obituary Online notes for Rucker Wesley (Spouse 1)
GREENSBORO, NC — Mr. Rucker Wesley Crowder, 93, of Greensboro, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 20, 2009, with his family by his side.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm on Monday, November 23, at Rehobeth United Methodist Church by Rev. Ben Shepherd and Dr. Charles Adams officiating. Burial with military honors followed in the church cemetery.
Rucker was born on October 14, 1916, in Lee County, the son of Robert Wesley and Eva Dixon Crowder.
He had been an active member at Rehobeth United Methodist Church since 1947. Rucker was a past member of Rehobeth's Methodist Men and was an avid fan of their softball team for 40 years.
As a builder and contractor in the Greensboro and Durham area, he supervised the construction of the A & T Music Building and three local fire stations along with many residential homes.
During World War II, Rucker served in the US Army Air Corps, 9th Air Depot Replacement squadron from 1941-1945. He ranked sergeant crew chief mechanic on B-17s in England and France, repairing damaged bombers.
Rucker was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Juanita C. Castleberry and a brother, John Benard "J B" Crowder.
Surviving are the love of his life, Virginia Barber Crowder; his daughters, Janet Funderburk (John) of Greensboro, and Kathie Justice (Colonel Richard "Dick" Justice US Air Force, Retired) of Baltimore, Maryland; granddaughters, Jenni Lynn Hudson (Brad), and Jaime Funderburk, and special friend of the family, Ryan Basinger both of Greensboro, and Shannon Justice of Florida; two great-grandsons, Landon Hudson and Michael David Shroeder; two sisters, Marguerite Stogner and Bobbi White; a brother William Crowder (Edith); and a sister-in-law, Jenny York Crowder; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.
Arrangements and visition were by:
Lambeth-Troxler Funeral Service
300 West Wendover Avenue
Greensboro, NC
Memorials may be made to:
Rehobeth United Methodist Church
4475 Rehobeth Church Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
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~ SOURCE: News & Record (November 22, 2009 [23940]
Funeral services were held at 2 pm on Monday, November 23, at Rehobeth United Methodist Church by Rev. Ben Shepherd and Dr. Charles Adams officiating. Burial with military honors followed in the church cemetery.
Rucker was born on October 14, 1916, in Lee County, the son of Robert Wesley and Eva Dixon Crowder.
He had been an active member at Rehobeth United Methodist Church since 1947. Rucker was a past member of Rehobeth's Methodist Men and was an avid fan of their softball team for 40 years.
As a builder and contractor in the Greensboro and Durham area, he supervised the construction of the A & T Music Building and three local fire stations along with many residential homes.
During World War II, Rucker served in the US Army Air Corps, 9th Air Depot Replacement squadron from 1941-1945. He ranked sergeant crew chief mechanic on B-17s in England and France, repairing damaged bombers.
Rucker was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Juanita C. Castleberry and a brother, John Benard "J B" Crowder.
Surviving are the love of his life, Virginia Barber Crowder; his daughters, Janet Funderburk (John) of Greensboro, and Kathie Justice (Colonel Richard "Dick" Justice US Air Force, Retired) of Baltimore, Maryland; granddaughters, Jenni Lynn Hudson (Brad), and Jaime Funderburk, and special friend of the family, Ryan Basinger both of Greensboro, and Shannon Justice of Florida; two great-grandsons, Landon Hudson and Michael David Shroeder; two sisters, Marguerite Stogner and Bobbi White; a brother William Crowder (Edith); and a sister-in-law, Jenny York Crowder; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.
Arrangements and visition were by:
Lambeth-Troxler Funeral Service
300 West Wendover Avenue
Greensboro, NC
Memorials may be made to:
Rehobeth United Methodist Church
4475 Rehobeth Church Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
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~ SOURCE: News & Record (November 22, 2009 [23940]