Richard Arlon Crews, 82, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville, IN.

He was born on January 24, 1942, in Union City, TN to the late Susie Eddington McCollum. Richard was formerly a coal miner at West Hopkins Coal Company and was creator of Papaws Cabin. He enjoyed woodworking and gardening. He was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Mack McCollum; brothers, Andrew Crews and Tony Crews; sister, Faye Bailey; and his grandson, Charlie Clark.

Survivors include his wife of sixty-four years, Joey Hibbs Crews; daughter, Donna (Anthony) Clark of Hanson, KY; son, Daniel (Lynn) Crews of Henderson, KY; granddaughter, Tiffany (Jeremy) Burton of Hanson; grandsons, Matthew Crews of Henderson and  Nathan (Michele) Crews of Evansville, IN; great-granddaughters, Whitney Burton and Colbie Clark; great-grandsons, Colton Clark-Manley, Skyler Burton, Carsen Ware and Ryan Crews; and several nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be held. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville was entrusted with care.