Kenneth C. Crowson, 74, departed from this life on Friday, February 24, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Graveside Service: 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 29 at Greenway Cemetery, Greenway, Ark. Visitation: 6 to 8 P.M. Monday at White's Azle Funeral Home. Kenneth was born February 23, 1938 in Piggott, Ark. He fought a long hard battle with a lung disease. He resided in Azle, Texas with his wife of 50 years, Alice Crowson. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rita Gail; two brothers and his parents, Dallas and Dale Crowson. Survivors: wife, Alice Crowson; three sons; three daughters; sisters, Joyce Hunter and Marilyn Smith; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. The family would like to give special thanks to Encompass Home Health, Alpha Omega Hospice, nurses and doctors of Harris Methodist Northwest Hospital and a very special thanks to Dr. Morrison and staff for all the love shown to our dad during his illness, whom we loved and respected.