Forrest Edwin Crowder, of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at his home. Mr. Crowder was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Harvey David and Minnie Florence Fleming Crowder. He was also preceded in death by his sisters Effie Mabe, Mallie Dean, Myrtle Austin, Gracie Gravley, Loma Hancock, and brother, Martin Crowder.

Mr. Crowder was the President and co-owner of  H. D. Crowder and F&M Construction. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1945 and was a member of the invasion force in Okinawa, Japan during WWII. Mr. Crowder was a lifetime member of the Carroll County VFW. Forrest is survived by his wife, Frances Crowder; his children, Don Crowder and wife Claudette, and stepdaughter, Lora Melton and husband, Dickie; two grandchildren; sisters, Velma Beasley, and Scottie Crowder.

A graveside service will be held Sunday, April 19, at 2:00 P.M. at Monta Vista Cemetery with the Rev. Mark McFadden officiating.