Earl C. "Ted" Crowson, 85, of Piggott died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004, at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock.

He was born on Nov. 27, 1918, in Greenway, the son of the late C.C. Crowson and Della Davis Crowson.

He was married to Lorene Carpenter on April 10, 1937. She preceded him in death on Dec. 13, 1999, after 62 years of marriage. He was married to Kathy Morris on April 7, 2004.

In addition to his wife, Lorene, and his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Annette Crowson Haywood and Lorelle Crowson Whiteside and three brothers, James V. Crowson, L.M. Crowson and E.M. Crowson.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy; son, Jimmie D. Crowson and wife, Joan, of Kennett; daughter, Debbie J. Crowson of Piggott; five grandchildren, Carol Gore, Mia Cooper, Deeanne Costephens, Stacey Harris and Amanda Hinze; two step-children, Kade Brenna and Clint Morris; 17 great-grandchildren and one beloved brother, William C. Crowson of Dyersburg, Tenn.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004, at Irby Funeral Home in Piggott with Brother Kevin Murray officiating. Burial was held at Mitchell Cemetery in Greenway.

Pallbearers were Trent Holcomb, Gaylon Coomer, Brent Coomer, Blaine Cooper, Tony Gore and Bill Veal.

Irby Funeral Home of Piggott was in charge of the arrangements.