James Edward

Crump, Jr.

James E. Crump Jr., 80, of Glen Allen, Virginia, formerly of Windsor, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025 at Henrico Doctor's Hospital.

James was born on January 14, 1945 in Calvary Georgia to the late James E. Crump Sr. and Viola Rollins Crump. He was raised in Connecticut and graduated from Hartford High School in Hartford.  Following his graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army, where he proudly served his country and was honorably discharged.  After his military service, James furthered his education at Greater Hartford Community College.

He dedicated 43 years of loyal service as a Senior Computer Analyst at Hartford Hospital. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he gave back to his community as a football coach with the Windsor Giants organization, positively impacting countless young lives.

His many hobbies that brought him great joy included fishing, building and repairing computers and most importantly, spending quality time with his beloved grandchildren. Golfing was one of his greatest passions and he cherished the time spent on the course with friends, especially his golfing buddies in Virginia.

Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife of 55 years, Catherine H. Crump of Glen Allen, Virginia; daughter, Shelle Flowers (Calvin); son, James T. Crump (Tacoya); treasured grandchildren, Donyell, Darius, Devin and Morgan Flowers of Glen Allen, Virginia and Teryn, Tyler and Treysen Crump of Pflugerville, Texas; godson, Anthony Roberson of New Britain, Connecticut; sister, Frankie Joiner of Bloomfield, Connecticut; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; sisters-in-law, Vernice Evans of Windsor, Connecticut, Betty Roberson of Broad Brook of Connecticut; Darlene Simon of Perry, Georgia and Rose Tucker of San Francisco, California; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Hudson of Millington, Tennessee and Claude Roberson of Bloomfield, Connecticut; longtime friend, Frank Craddock of Hampton, Georgia and many friends.

James E. Crump Jr. will be remembered for his quiet strength, loving spirit and unwavering dedication to his family. His legacy lives on in those who knew and loved him.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. where viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Funeral services will be held 12 p..m. Thursday, May 22 at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 8775 Mt. Olive Avenue, Glen Allen. Rev. Darryl G. Thompson, Pastor and Eulogist. Interment 9 a.m. Friday, May 23 at Virginia Veterans Cemetery, 10300 Pridesville Road, Amelia, Virginia 23002.