Patrick Crowe Obituary

ERWIN - Patrick Taylor Crowe, age 61, of Erwin, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Home. Born in Woodstock, VA, and a native of Erwin, TN, Patrick is a son of Patsy Ann (Briggs) Crowe and the late Samuel Taylor Crowe. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army National Guard and served as an E5 Sergeant for 11 years as a M1 A1 Abrams tank gunner. Patrick was employed by Jacobs Engineering Group in Oak Ridge, TN for more than 15 years as a piping designer. He was a lifetime member of the Unaka Rod and Gun Club and was a talented artist who enjoyed fly fishing, hunting, skeet shooting, fly tying for fishing and was in benchrest shooting competitions. In addition to his father, Patrick is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Briggs; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Crowe; and his best friend and companion, Little Bit.

Patrick Taylor Crowe has left behind to cherish his memory: wife of 18 years, Lisa (Glandon) Crowe; Mother, Patsy Crowe; sister, Tina Holifield and husband, Rick; brother, Samuel W. Crowe and wife, Carol of Oregon; uncles: Larry Briggs, Raymond Briggs, and Michael Briggs; special friend of 39 years, Edward Phillips; special cousin, Mitch Briggs; beloved friends and companions: Olympia and Ruffhael; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family would like to offer special thanks to Mitch Briggs, Edward Phillips, Sherry Goodard and Uncle Larry and his wife Beth for your love and care.

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Patrick Taylor Crowe in a funeral service to be held at 12:00 pm on Thursday, January 18, 2024 in the chapel at Valley Funeral Home. Reverend Steve Rice will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 10:00 am and will continue until service time on Thursday. A graveside committal service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, in Swingle Cemetery in Unicoi. Those who wish to attend the committal service should meet at Valley Funeral Home by 1:30 pm to go in procession to the cemetery.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting our website at www.valleyfuneralhome.net. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Patrick Taylor Crowe through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, TN 423-743-9187.