Joe Mack Crews

Joe Mack Crews was born April 12, 1941, in Arden, AR to Joe C. and Mary Lou Crews. He attended elementary school in Arden and graduated from Ashdown High School in 1959. Joe went on to further his education by attending Southwestern Bible College in Waxahachie, TX, and receiving his Bachelor of Science Degree at Arkansas State College in Jonesboro, AR. Joe met Cindy at a Wednesday night church service in Beebee, AR. They were married on May 31st, 1964. They began a beautiful long life together in Arden, AR. Joe always had a love for gardening which stemmed from his parents and grandparents pioneering spirits. He ran the family farm for over 60 years. His passion for agriculture included raising poultry, cattle, hogs, and a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. He was known for his knowledge of grafting trees and raising premium produce to sell, including truckloads of watermelons. Joe’s most important contribution to agriculture was his gift for teaching. He touched the lives of thousands of students during his 41 years as an educator, bus driver, and mentor. He always treated each child as his own, meaning they were blessed as his son Shannon and daughter, Deann. Through the years, the family spent time raising livestock and cultivating the land. As the kids grew, they brought countless friends to the house where “Mr. Joe & Mrs. Cindy” helped raise them all. Joe is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years Francis Lousidney Crews, his parents Joe C. & Mary Lou Crews, son-n-law Eddie Hays, and son Mark Anthony. Joe is Survived by his son Shannon Crews and wife Jennifer of Arden, AR, his daughter Deann Hays of Arden, AR, one brother Mike Crews and wife Janie of Van Buren, AR, one sister Mary Jane Ambler and husband Travis of Arden, AR. One step granddaughter Haley North or Ponder, TX, two step great granddaughters Grayson and Mayce. A visitation will be held Friday August 8, 2025, from 6-8pm at Madden Funeral Home in Ashdown, AR. Funeral Services will be Saturday August 9, 2025, at 10am at Madden Funeral Home with interment to follow at Arden, Cemetery with Roy Cromer officiating.

Joe Mack Crews

April 12, 1941 - August 6, 2025