Crews Nelson Thompson

He was born in Sanford, North Carolina on August 9, 1949 to Monica and James Thompson.  His parents moved to Fairfax and made their home Vienna, Virginia in 1955 where he grew up completing his secondary education at Luther Jackson and James Madison High School. Crews played recreational basketball and was an accomplished wrestler. Moreover, his favorite wrestling moves known to all his young cousins, nieces, and nephews was the half nelson and his own legendary move 'The Claw'

During his senior year in high school, Crews was recruited for a most prestigious assignment, the United States Army.  The U.S government called him to serve from September 1970 to August 1975 where he became an expert marksman.  After an Honorable discharge from his US military service, he became a civil servant and had a long-standing career with the United States Postal Service where he retired after 32 years of exemplary service.

As a young man, he always liked a nice ride.   As a car enthusiast, Crews ensured his vehicles were always clean, fast, and well maintained. If you needed, assistance with a vehicle being a family member or complete stranger, Crews was willing to lend a hand. That willingness to help was a trait that never diminished. He would help set up before church service at Peace Christian Center where he attended for many years.   He also volunteered at a rehabilitation facility in Chantilly, Virginia. His ability to chat and chat, while putting people at ease helped former inmates, veterans, and regular folk piece their lives back together.

Crews never married.  Both his parents and his goddaughter Kathryn Lassiter preceded him in death. He leaves with loving memories his godchildren Nathaniel Lassiter, Myles, Maxwell, and Aliah Thompson.  He is survived by one brother James, five sisters Monica Newman, Joyce Thompson, Jackie Pearson, Tilda Thompson, and Boneita Thompson; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends.