CROW, Johnnie Cleveland

Kingman Daily Miner, Kingman, AZ - Published on Sunday, May 11, 2014 - Johnnie Cleveland Crow passed away after a brief illness on May 1, 2014, surrounded every moment by loving family and friends. Known for his wonderful smile and warm personality, he was a friend to everyone he met. He was loved deeply by his family and friends and we will all miss him constantly. He will be remembered for the way he always wanted to entertain and barbecue for family and friends. John was born in Dinuba, Calif., to Roy "Odis" Crow and Bernice (Culberson) Crow on July 22, 1951. In 1952, the family moved to Santa Maria, Calif., where he attended Santa Maria schools, graduating form Righetti High School in 1968. Johnnie started working for Scolari's Markets at the age of 13 as a clean-up boy in the meat shop. He eventually worked himself up to meat manager. He moved to Reno, Nev., with the company in 1985. John changed careers in 2001, moving to Kingman to become owner and operation of Andy's Cleaners. He retired in 2013 because of health issues. John married Victoria Jones on Jan. 31, 1970. They were blessed with two sons, Johnny Odis Crow and Chad Crow. They were divorced in 1979, but remained good friends. Johnnie married Cindy Coker in 1984. He shared the past 11 years with his best friend/girlfriend, Sharon Nott. John is survived by his sons, Johnny (Natalie) and Chad (Mary); six grandchildren, Chad, Max, Audrey, Luke, Ben, and Cheyenne; his brother, Gary Crow, (Linda); his sister, Betty Frick (Dave); his girlfriend, Sharon Nott; nieces, Kristie Wells, Cindy Chenoweth and Heather Goldsmith; and nephew, Gary Crow. He was preceded in death by his father, Odis Crow, in 1967 and his mother, Bernice in 2011. A memorial will be held at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at Andy's Cleaners, 2601 Stockton Hill Road, Suite A. All are welcome.