Francis M. Crowder, Sr., age 87, of Anderson, SC, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Rainey Hospice House. He was born January 4, 1934, in Ninety Six, SC, and was the son of the late Marvin Clarence Crowder and Cecile Rush Crowder. He is survived by his dear Godly wife and sweetheart of 69 years, Marian Scott Crowder; two daughters, Laurie Patrice Ledford of Marietta, GA, and Elizabeth Suzanne Hogan of Myrtle Beach, SC; and one son, Francis M. Crowder, Jr. (Debbie) of Simpsonville, SC; three grandchildren, Dustin Ledford (Jamie) of LaBelle, FL, Jessica Hogan of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Alyce Hogan of Charleston, SC; and one great grandson, Nathaniel Ledford of LaBelle, FL. Francis loved God first, his dear wife, then his family and then his country. Francis graduated from Ninety Six High School, Lander College (bachelor's degree in Chemistry), and the University of Michigan (master's in Public Health). Francis did post graduate work in Business Administration at Clemson-Furman. Francis served in U.S. Navy and was a commissioned officer in the United States Public Health Services inactive reserves. Francis and his wife, Marian, were the founders and major owners of Q.S., Inc., a software development company, an IBM Business Partner in Greenville, SC. Francis was previously employed by DHEC. He was active in the five churches to which he and his wife belonged. He served as Deacon, Sunday School leader, Training Union leader teacher, and especially enjoyed being part of prayer and visitation ministries. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church and enjoyed teaching the Don Latham Men's Sunday School Class. He also served for 12 years on the Anderson University Board of Trustees, Anderson University Board of Visitors (emeritus), appointed lifetime board member in 2018, awarded a Doctor of Humanities degree in 2018, member of the Executive Committee for Upstate Alliance, member of the Board of Appalachian Council of Governments, Executive Committee of Innovate Anderson, member of the Anderson County Council and Chairman of the Anderson County Council. He was a member of the Anderson Rotary Club for 11 years and a Paul Harris fellow. The family regrets that due to COVID, a private family celebration of life will be held rather than a public service. The family especially wants to thank Dr. William Walker and nurse Courtney for their years of dedicated health care services and prayers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Anderson University, 316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201, or the charity of one's choice. *TO VIEW THE LIVESTREAM PLEASE VISIT* https://www.facebook.com/McDougaldFuneralHome/ Events Funeral Service Saturday, September 11, 2021 12:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343