Richard Vernon Crowe

Richard Vernon Crowe Pickens, South Carolina Richard Vernon Crowe, 68, of Pickens, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Born in Pickens County, Richard was the cherished son of the late Alex Crowe Jr. and Sara Mae Crowe. He was the devoted and loving husband of Joan Elizabeth Davis, with whom he shared a life built on love, faith, and unwavering commitment. Richard was a man known for his servant's heart. Humble, selfless, and always willing to lend a helping hand, he found great joy in serving others. He never met a stranger and had a remarkable ability to make everyone feel welcome. Richard loved his family deeply and treasured every moment spent with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Throughout his life, he worked as an EMT, dedicating himself to caring for others during their times of greatest need. Richard served as the E-911 director for Pickens County. An entrepreneur and self-employed businessman, he was admired for his dedication, loyalty, and strong work ethic. Richard also had a passion for aviation and loved the freedom and adventure of flying. He had a love for electronics and how to fix and improve electronic devices. This was a natural genius gift that Richard was so well known for. Richard’s absolute favorite past time/hobby was playing virtual reality with his grandson Sawyer. In addition to his beloved wife, Joan, Richard is survived by his daughter, Crystal Crowe Gravley (Keith) of Liberty, South Carolina; his stepchildren, Robert McClure of Easley, South Carolina, Richard McClure of Pickens, South Carolina, John McClure of Pendleton, South Carolina, and Stephanie Austin of Easley, South Carolina; nine grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; his brother, Bob Crowe (Deborah) of Easley, South Carolina; his sister, Pat Gilstrap of Liberty, South Carolina; and two beloved nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Sara Mae Crowe, and his brother-in-law, Joe Gilstrap. A Celebration of Life service will be held by the family on Saturday June 27, 2026 at 2PM in the Pickens County Administration Building Conference room. 222 McDaniel Avenue, Pickens, SC Mountain View Funerals & Cremations – Pickens is honored to serve the Crowe family.

Richard Vernon Crowe

January 14, 1958 - June 23, 2026