His death notice reported "George Crowe, 88 years of age, a veteran of the Civil War and well known in Orange County, died suddenly Monday morning at the home of his son, Henry Crowe, near Moore's Ridge. Mr. Crowe had been making his home for the past several years with his son. He is survived by three sons, Andrew, James Newlin and Henry. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at Moore's Ridge church, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery."

His obituary reported "George W. Crowe, son of John and Sarah [Ford] Crowe, was born March 13, 1842 in Washington County, Tennessee. Departed this life May 5, 1930. Age 88 years, 1 month and 22 days. He was the oldest of six children, all of which have preceded him in death, except the youngest brother, Nelson of Tompkinsville, Kentucky. On October 7, 1860 he was united in marriage to Catherine Condra and to this union seven children were born, six boys and one girl. Four of them have preceded him in death. On October 12, 1920 his wife departed this life and since then he had made his home with his son Henry. On October 10, 1861 he enlisted in the army and served his country until the close of the war, 1865. Receiving an honorable discharge he returned home and came to the community of Moore's Ridge where he remained until death. He leaves to mourn his loss three sons, Newton, Andrew and Henry all of French Lick; one brother, Nelson of Tompkinsville, Kentucky; twenty-one grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren. His last days he prayed to his Master to save him and take him from his suffering. He told his loved ones he was not afraid of death. Uncle George as he was known will be missed as he was loved by all who knew him. Funeral services were conducted at the Moore's Ridge M. E. Church Wednesday, May 7th at 2 p.m. by Rev. Otho Jackson, after which burial took place in the Moore's Ridge cemetery."