Hurt……….Avert Isaiah “Buddy” Crews, age 87 of Hurt passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026 at his residence.

Born January 11, 1939 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Roy Millard Crews and Sarah Mae Fielder Crews. He was predeceased by his wife, Carlene Owen Crews; three brothers, Havert Crews, Milton Crews and Clyde Crews; three sisters, Terri Lynn Dalton, Marie Gray and Delsia Gray; and a son-in-law, Eddie Hamlett. Mr. Crews was a member of Round Pond Baptist Church and retired from BWXT. He loved nature, hunting, fishing and his four legged friend, “Chief.” He was a Richard Petty fan and enjoyed playing baseball when he was in school. He treasured being with his family that he loved dearly.

He is survived by one son, Michael Crews and wife, Susan of Hurt; four daughters, Dianna Hamlett of Gretna, Ellen Brumfield and husband, Gary of Lynch Station, Carol Cantarero of Lenoir, NC and Rebecca Parker and husband, Mike of Marathon, FL; one brother, Howard Crews and wife, Sherri of Sandy Level; three sisters, Glenda Ramsey and husband, Wallace of Sandy Level, Betty Sue Bond and husband, Mike of Gretna and Nelsia Chism of Altavista; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great-grandchild on the way and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Rev. R.G. Rowland.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.

The family would like to thank Centra Hospice and caregivers, Marie Fitzgerald and Esther Younger for their love and care.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.