of West Helena, AR
July 24, 1945 - April 14, 2024
Marlin ''Wayne'' Crews, 78, of West Helena, Arkansas died peacefully in his home on April 14, 2024. He was born on July 24, 1945 to Luther ''Luke'' and Alberta Crews.
Wayne proudly served six years in the United States Army National Guard with honorable discharge as a Second Lieutenant. Wayne married Nancy Crews on April 8, 1966 and had three children shortly after. He spent the majority of his life in West Helena as a public accountant. Wayne was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. He could sit and talk for hours about history and his country. If Wayne invited you to dinner, you could expect to eat either: fried fish, fried chicken, steak, or ribs. When he wasn't working, you would find him at his cabin in Indian Bay grilling, fishing and driving his grandkids around on the mule. His favorite moments were spent at that cabin with his family around him as he grilled the best ribs in the world. When it came to his family, he was willing to do whatever it took to give them the best life he could offer.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents; sibling, Deborah Crews and granddaughter, Mallory Crews Baskins. Wayne will forever be missed by his wife; children, Michael (Cherrettia) Crews, Van Allen (Kim) Crews and Mindy (Veronica) Crews; daughter-in-love, Spencer Crews; grandchildren, Joe (Anslea) Whitworth, Taylor (Spencer) Orlando, Cambri (Matthew) Cotton; Colten (Mckenzie) Crews, Kaylyne (Bradley) Hilton, Cameron Taylor, Clay Crews, Skyler Garner, Cameron Garner, Sawyer Clark, Addison Clark and Kimberlyn Crews; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Baskins, Wilson Baskins, Madelyn Holden, Harper Orlando,
Callea Whitworth, Kennedy Orlando and Brooks Crews; siblings, Bennie Crews, Lynn Crews, Don Crews, Gary Crews, JoAnn Jeffers and Barbara Roberts and many other family and friends.
Services will be directed by the staff of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena
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17 Condolence(s)
Jose Bolaños
Friday, April 19, 2024
Mike, I just have had time to speak with you a couple of times in our work at Hope, but you seem to be a very nice person and a great co-worker. Reading about your father I would have like to meet him as well. Please accept my condolences in difficult time. Many blessings.
Mary Ann Givens
Friday, April 19, 2024
Mike,
My prayers are with you and your family. May God wrap his loving arms around you and your family during this difficult time.
Allison Stevenson
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Condolences to you and your family. May God strengthen you during this difficult time.
~4 Old River Place, Jackson, MS
Stacy Bullard-Casey
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Mike
I'd like to extend a heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. May God grant you peace and comfort you during your bereavement and in those still quiet times.
Barbara Holden
Thursday, April 18, 2024
So deeply sorry for your loss. Praying God will comfort you through days to come.
Clois and Doris Perkins
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Nancy and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We have known Wayne and the family many years personally and professionally. He was a great guy and always so sweet and kind. One of a kind gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Clois & Doris Perkins & family
Debbie Henson Self
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
I worked for Mr. Wayne back in 2017-2018. He was always very nice to me. This was during the time that I was fighting Breast Cancer. I loved getting to know Mr. Wayne and Ms. Nancy.
MICHAEL MCDONALD
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Wayne was very giving person....He helped with advice when I started by accounting and tax business.
I pray the family will be strong during this time of life..I know Wayne will be missed by friends and family..Family is in my prayers...
Rodney Laureles
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Sorry for ur loss,prayers to the family Mike,Van an the rest.
Denice Von Kanel
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Wayne was such a good honorable man. I’m so sorry Nancy, Michael, Van Allen, Mindy, and all his family. May the Lord wrap his arms around each of you and comfort you in the days ahead.
Mark & Katrease Crockett ( Fish Mkt)
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Sorry for your loss... With our deepest sympathy & prayers... We love & adore you, Mrs. Nancy!!
Jackie Sanderd
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Ms. Nancy and family,
So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you all.
Billy Joe & Jackie Cotton
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
We are so sorry. We all know he is in a better place with suffering no more. You are all in our prayers during this difficult time.
Carol Spencer
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
My prayers and much love to all the family. Such wonderful friends and neighbors
Don & Mary Rohrscheib
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Nancy, we wish you and your family, the most heart felt condolences at this time of mourning. Wayne will be sorely missed by all that knew him.
Rusty Porter
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Wayne was one of the nicest persons in east Arkansas. Always had a smile and would help everyone. He was a hardworking gentleman that cannot be replaced. Our memories will have to keep us until we see him on the other side.
Rustyj
Paul and Camille Schafer
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Kim and Van Allen, We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.