James Paul Crowell Obituary (1939

James Paul Crowell, 83, of Bloomington passed away Saturday June 3, 2023, at home. A graveside inurnment will be in Randolph Township Memorial Cemetery on Sunday June 25, 2023, at 12:00 pm. A Celebration of Life will follow from 1-3:00 pm at Circle II in Heyworth. James was born October 9, 1939, in St. Louis, MO a son of Robert and Gladys (Colney) Crowell. Survivors: daughter Cynthia Sue (Jeff) Hodge - Elliott, IL; partner for many years Bonnie Morris; grandchildren Tiffany Hoekstra, Roxanne Kelley, Debbie Latham, Lisa Latham, Kimberly Carpenter, and Rebeca Weaver; sister-in-law Doris Crowell. James graduated from Heyworth High School in 1957. He owned his own mechanic business for 29 years in Bloomington with Reve Jackson, who was like a son to him. He loved to go fishing and hunting with his friends and family. He had many adventures with Bonnie over the years. He never met a stranger and loved spending time with his best friend for many years. James was even good friends with his neighbor for 35 years. James was a loving father, grandfather, and devoted friend who will be deeply missed.