Earle Wilson Crowther

In light of Governor Hogan’s New Directive, Issued March 12, 2020; Maryland has put safety measures in place to contain the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19). These measures include, banning gatherings of more than 250 people.

As mandated by Governor Hogan, the service that is set for Earle Wilson Crowther on Saturday, March 14 at noon, will be limited to Family, Staff and Close Friends.

Thank you for understanding during this time.



Earle Wilson Crowther, of Forest Hill, Maryland passed away on March 9, 2020 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air with his family by his side. He was 87 years old. Born in Jarrettsville, Maryland, he was the son of the late William Albert and Iva Earle (Amos) Crowther and husband of the late Stella Brown Crowther. He was raised in his family home at what is now part of the Rocks State Park. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he retired from his job working as a Program Analyst for the US Government in 1995 after a long and successful career. Mr. Crowther was a member of Bel Air Church of the Nazarene and the American Legion Post 39. He loved his church and church family, he was a longtime member, past treasurer, and former president of their youth group. Mr. Crowther enjoyed all sports, playing, watching and coaching; baseball being his favorite. He was a coach for many years for the Hickory Recreation program. He loved feeding and watching the birds in his yard, specifically hummingbirds. Earle enjoyed doing work around his yard and his grandson was a great joy in his life.

Earle is survived by his two daughters, Cathy Dunn and her husband, Calvin and Cindy Crowther; son, Timothy Earle Crowther; grandson, Andrew Crowther; and many loving nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his eight brothers and sisters.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to: Alzheimer's Disease Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093.