James Ronald "Sonny" Crew

James Ronald “Sonny” Crew passed away peacefully into the arms of his beloved Lord and savior Jesus Christ, his devoted wife of 65 years and loving family at his bedside on March 27, 2017 at his residence in Mogadore, Ohio at the age of 83. James was born on July 29, 1933 in Akron, Ohio to Orlan and Freda Crew. He married Margie Martin on September 1, 1951 and settled in Mogadore, Ohio. James retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber/Machine Design at the age of 62 as well as working as a Mogadore policeman for 12 years during his career. James enjoyed a fulfilling 22 year retirement spent with family and friends, as well as travel and camping with his wife and children. James was preceded in death by his parents, Orlan and Freda Crew; brother, David Crew; sisters, Norma Starn (Crew) and June Petty (Crew); son-in-law, Herb Beightol; and daughter-in-law, Connie Crew. James is survived by his wife, Margie Crew; sons, Ronnie (Shirley) Crew, Randy Crew, Rick (Mary) Crew; daughters, Jan Beightol, Debbie (Donnie) Filing; and brother, Kenneth Crew; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. James also loved and enjoyed his and wife Margie’s 19 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, many of whom were blessed to spend the last remaining days and hours with their grandpa. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Grace Baptist Church, 704 N. Firestone Blvd. Akron, Ohio 44306 on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. with Pastor Bob Stephens officiating. The family will receive friends at the church Monday, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. A meal will be served at the church Monday at 4:30 p.m. prior to the visitation hour. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Summa, 1077 Gorge Blvd., P.O. Box 2090, Akron, OH. 44309-2090. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawver.com