Thomas S. Crowell

Thomas S. Crowell of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, April 19, 2009 at his residence.

He was born February 7, 1945 in Davenport to the late James Levi & Bertha Mae (Daniels) Crowell; he came here 44 years ago from Haines City. He was a retired electrician for Progress Energy and served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He was very active in the Polk County Youth Fair, serving on the Board of Directors and other various committees. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. His family was his inspiration in life.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Patricia Crowell; daughter, Pam Dicks of Lake Wales; sons, Kevin Crowell of St. Petersburg, Chris Crowell of Frostproof and Matthew Crowell of Lake Wales; sister, Joyce Wilson of Auburndale; brother, Sam Crowell of Davenport; 6 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales. Graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, April 23, 2009 at the Lake Wales Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be sent to the Tommy Crowell Youth Fair Foundation, c/o Polk County Youth Fair, Post Office Box 9005, Drawer HS03, Bartow, FL 33831-9005.

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