Timothy Gay Crowder,51 of Newton died Wednesday, March 4th, 2015 at his residence. Born October 28th, 1963, he was the son of Gay Crowder and Carolyn Woody Crowder. He worked for many years as a truck driver and was an avid NASCAR fan. His parents, Gay and Carolyn Crowder of Newton, a sister, Lisa Royal and husband Alan of Newton; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins survive him. Maternal grandparents, Ward and Florence Woody, paternal grandparents, Lewis and Susie Crowder preceded him in death. A Celebration of Tim's life will be 2:00 pm Saturday, March 7th, 2015 at Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor William Church officiating. Interment will be private at Jenkins Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 pm Saturday, March 7th, 2015 at Jenkins Funeral Home. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Crowder family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton #828-464-1555.