Jimmie Taylor Crowder Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jimmie Taylor Crowder, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on June 5, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 27, 1935, the only son of Prince and Valdos Crowder. After losing his father at the age of 14, Jimmie dropped out of school and started working various jobs to provide for his mother and younger sister. He eventually met the love of his life, Bobbie Johns, and they were married on December 26, 1954. While Jimmie was employed by the City of Tallahassee, he and Bobbie started Crowder Tree Service as a small home-based business. Crowder Tree Service became Jimmie Crowder Excavating and Land Clearing in 1962. Together, Jimmie and Bobbie were committed to building their business and provided quality work to the community. And nearly six decades later, the company continues as a family-owned and operated business. Along life’s journey, Jimmie developed a passion for car racing. He started racing micro-midgets at a young age, but his need for speed would eventually lead him to off-road racing. The family frequently traveled across the United States to participate in races, which often took them to deserts in Nevada where he won the Mint 400 in 1988. Jimmie was no stranger to anyone and people gravitated to him, developing life-long friendships on and off the race track. Jimmie loved being outdoors and spending time with family and friends. Whether at St. George Island, C Quarter’s Marina in his rocking chair, or at his farm with his longhorn cattle, they were all special times for him. He had a passion for animals, especially his dogs. They were never far from his side and a constant source of companionship and joy. Even with failing health, Jimmie never lost compassion for his business, and would meet and chat with employees over coffee each morning at the company office. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Johns Crowder, his daughter, Lisa Crowder Jackson, and two sisters, Phroncine Wright and June Conner. He is survived by his sister, Ginger Crowder Bellflower; his daughter, Tina Crowder Oaks (Travis); his son, Jason Taylor Crowder (Terry). He is also survived by three grandchildren (Lindsey Page, Leigh Tillman, and Tyler Crowder) and six great grandchildren. A memorial service and reception will be held on Monday June 13, 2022 at FSU Dunlap Champions Club at Doak Campbell Stadium at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to C Quarters Marina Kingfish Tournament, a charitable organization started by Jimmie and his family in memory of his daughter, Lisa, and her battle with leukemia. Memorials may be sent to 901 Geddie Road, Tallahassee, Fl 32304 or made online at www.crowderexcavating.com The family would like to thank Visiting Angels and Big Bend Hospice for their guidance, support, and loving care. Susie Mozolic of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements. (www.bevisfh.com 850-385-2193)

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Jimmie Taylor Crowder

July 27, 1935 - June 5, 2022