Crowder, Charles Keith

Charles Keith Crowder, 69, of Radford, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022. He was a member of Unity Christian Church and retired from Radford University in housekeeping.

He was a lifelong member of Radford Jaycees and the Virginia Jaycees, where he held numerous offices. With the Jaycees he was actively involved with the Annual Christmas Parade, 4th of July, and the Christmas shopping tour for underprivileged children. He worked parttime over 40 years for the Radford Park and Rec Department, delighting young and old as Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Alwayne Crowder.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Judith Crowder of Radford; sons, Andrew Crowder of Christiansburg, and Chuck Crowder of Pulaski; fur babies, JoJo, MJ, Kya and Loras; and many other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. on Friday, December 23, 2022, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Funeral services will begin at 6 p.m. with Pastor Timothy Worles officiating.

Flowers will be appreciated, or donations can be made to the American Kidney Foundation or to the Radford Humane Society.

The Crowder family is in care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Virginia. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com