Jim Crews

Jim Crews, 73, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Sunrise Baptist Church while doing what the Lord called him to do. Jim enjoyed listening to his granddaughter play the violin and watching his grandsons play basketball. Next to God, family was the most important thing in his life. He enjoyed serving his church family at Sunrise Baptist Church as the Assistant Pastor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Maryanna Crews; brother, Clifford Crews; sister, Mary Carswell. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Jewell Crews; son, Michael Crews; daughter, Pam Rose and husband John; grandchildren, Aaron, Kaylee, and Caleb Rose; sisters, Janet Moody and husband Phil, Charlotte Atwood and husband, Dr. Larry Atwood; along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 pm to 7 pm on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga Street, Kingsport. A service will follow at 7 pm in the funeral home chapel with his dearest friend Dr. Roy Branson officiating. Music will be provided by Angie Carswell. Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Thursday May 5, 2016 at East Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Bob Dixon, Joe Dixon, Lee Carswell, Matt McClanahan, Clayton Arnold, and Jesse Wise. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Sunrise Baptist Church, 217 Morrell Creek Road, Bluff City, TN 37618. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, is serving the Crews family.