NAHUNTA – James Crews, 77 of Nahunta, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross following an extended illness.
Born in Nahunta, his parents were Charlie Crews and Laura Willis Crews. He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Crews; and also several siblings.
Crews was a boilermaker and a member of Nahunta Church of God. He loved fishing, hunting, farming, building things and going out to eat. Most of all, Crews loved spending time with his family and grandkids.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Reba Highsmith Crews; two sons and a daughter-inlaw, Harry Crews and Jamie Crews (Kimberly) all of Nahunta; five grandchildren, Tyler Crews (Kristin), Carter Crews, Peyton Crews, Paisley Crews and Broooke Diaz; a great grandchild, Monty Crews; a brother, Burnice Crews of Hoboken; also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
A funeral service was held Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the chapel of Frye Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Florey officiating.
Burial followed in New Hope Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Harry Crews, Jamie Crews, Tyler Crews, Carter Crews, Peyton Crews, Jeff Highsmith and Bradley Lake.
Honorary pallbearers will be boilermakers.
Arrangements were with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
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