Francis Crothers

Francis Eugene (Gene) Crothers, 83, formerly of Spring Valley, OH, passed away on Oct. 14, 2010, after a lengthy illness and giving his all to family and friends. He was born December 12, 1926 in Sabina, Ohio. Gene was the son of James T. and Goldie M. (Tolle) Crothers of Jamestown, OH. He was a WWII veteran stationed in Japan, where he met and married his wife of 63 yrs. Marie (Shizuko Sonohara). He is also survived by his children Barbara (Ronald) McCague, Carbondale, IL,Carol (Henry) Brockman, Spring Valley, OH, Donna Abney, Dayton, OH, Eva (Richard) Woeste, Bellbrook, OH, Robert (Sue) Crothers, Bellbrook, OH, John (Rita) Crothers, Miamisburg, OH, Anna (Rob) Crothers, Dayton, OH, Mary Ann Emrick, Bellbrook, OH. Gene was the proud grandfather of 20 and great-grandfather of 22 . He is survived by his brother Donald (Doris) Crothers of Delaware, OH, Richard (Mary) Crothers of Tucson, AZ ,sister Dorothy Wiseman and sister-in-law Mary Elizabeth Crothers both of Jamestown , OH, also many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister Betty J. Shepherd, brother James L. Crothers, granddaughter Tessa V. Crothers, and nephew Kevin Crothers.

He was a lifelong farm manager raising thoroughbred horses for Hillcrest Farm.

Visitation will be held 3:00-6:00 PM Sunday, October 17, 2010 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Monday, October 18, 2010 at the funeral home. Burial will follow services at Silvercreek Cemetery, Jamestown, OH.

In lieu of flowers donations to Crossroads Hospice.