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John Lee Crowder was born September 21, 1951 in Morralton, Arkansas to Hubert and Ruby Mae Hasten Crowder. He attended East Platte School and grew up in Arkansas before moving to Missouri.
John worked most of his life as a mechanic, working for Trailways Bus Line for many years. He also worked 10 years in sheetrock construction.
In 1968 John met the love of his life, Nellie. They spent many years together raising a family until her passing.
When John wasn’t working, he enjoyed hunting and could often be found at the local fishing hole doing what he loved most. He also enjoyed the companionship of his many dogs over the years, especially the pugs. If you knew John, then you know he had a passion for mowing lawns and was perfectly happy to spend hours on a lawnmower.
John was preceded in death by his parents, partner Nellie, brother Joe Crowder, sisters, Hazel Silvers, and Margie Wetzel. He is survived by his children, son Stacey Manos and wife Tina and their children, Mathew, Adi, Madi, and Emmi, daughter Misty Manos and her daughter Hannah, son Jonny Crowder, daughter Karen Crowder and her son Jesse. He also leaves behind siblings, Christine Wright, Rob Crowder, Marilyn Wright, and Alene Carsten, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
