04/28/2023
Wayne Crowder was born November 2, 1965 in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Bobby Crowder and Ben Johnson. He passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at the age of 57.
Wayne graduated in 1984 from Center High School in Center, Texas.
Wayne was preceded in death by his mother, Bobby Crowder; his father, Ben Johnson; his brother, Willie Crowder; his grandmother, Katy Pennington; and his aunt, Glenda Evans.
Wayne had an infectious laugh and a larger-than-life personality upon entering a room. He was an entrepreneur and ended every conversation with an “I Love You” to his family. He owned his Legacy by living life on his own terms. He will forever be missed.
Wayne leaves to cherish his memory:
Son, Tristan D. Patton of Center
Seven grandkids: Jamarian, Tykedren, Jakadence, Trystan, Treyden, McKenna, and Khylee
Brothers:
Terry Crowder of Center
Kenneth Johnson of Alabama
Sisters:
Kathy Crowder (Calvin) of Shreveport, Louisiana
Ruby Johnson of Nacogdoches
Rosetta Berry (Roy) of Woods Community
Debra Johnson (John) of Center
Aunts:
Betty Johnson
Ethel Moore (Mike)
Linda Evans
Geneva Curtis of Center
Special uncle, Archie Bennett of Jacksonville, Florida
Uncles:
Lawrence Pennington
Charles Wilson
Robert Pennington of Louisiana
Special cousins, Rashael and Zhan Bennett of Jacksonville, Florida
Special friend, Michael Cloudy (Candel) of Center
Along with a host of nieces, nephews, with many cousins, extended family, and life-long friends.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Abundant Love Ministries in Center with Bro. Marlin Cloudy officiating. Interment will follow at Blount Cemetery in Shelby County. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 28, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com
