Herbert James Crowe

May 24, 1936 - March 11, 2020

Florist Note- Please deliver all flowers to the funeral home in Lewes Tuesday May 17, 2020 by 3 PM. Herbert James Crowe, age 83 of Lewes, DE passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at his residence. He was born May 24, 1936 in Wilmington, DE, son of the late Herbert Crowe and Helen McLeod Crowe. He was also predeceased by his brother Robert Crowe. For many years Herb worked as an Environmental Technician at the DuPont Experimental Station, retiring in 1992 after 35 years of service. He had served previously in the United States Navy as a Submariner and was a member of the American Legion Post 28, and a member of The Holland Club of the United States Submarine Veterans Mid-Atlantic Base As an avid musician who could play the accordion, bag pipes, and banjo, he could often be found entertaining others by leading the String Along Banjo Band and co-founding the Back Bay Strummers. He especially enjoyed being outdoors and going fishing as well as spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Mary Kilpatrick Crowe; one son Herbert A. Crowe (Ellie) Wilmington, DE; one daughter Leslie DiStefano (Larry) Hockessin, DE. 4 grandchildren- Lindsey (Jerry), Andrew, Steven, Frank and 1 great grandson Jack; and a Sister Arlene Katris of Dedham, MA Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at 11:00 AM at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE. where friends may visit beginning at 9:30 AM. Burial will follow the services with full military honors at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro, DE. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org or Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company Station One, PO BOX 327 Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 . Please sign Mr. Crowe's online guest book at this site.