In Loving Memory of Clord Andrew "Brother" Crockeham

Clord Andrew "Brother" Crockerham was born to Ado Crockerham and Luvina Williams Crockerham on January 30, 1939 in Independence, Louisiana. He was the eldest of seven children.  Brother was educated in the Tangipahoa Parish School System, where he attended O.W. Dillon High School in Kentwood, Louisiana. He later enlisted in the United States Army. He served his country from 1956-1960. He received ad honorable discharge upon completion of his military service.

Brother was a skilled electrician, plumber, carpenter, and cement finisher in Louisiana, Kansas, and New Jersey. He will forever be remembered for his expertise and his willingness to assist his neighbors with any type of construction job. Brother was married o the late Ethel Louis Davis. From their union , three children were born: Ronald, Donald, and Debbie.

Brother attended church at Roseland Church of God in Christ and Tabernacle of Faith Church. Brother retired tote old landmark of his rearing in the church , as he confessed Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and his desire to be baptized. 

As the eldest child, Brother took his role of big brother very serious. He demonstrated his love and concern for his siblings each and every day. He spent time with his family sharing whatever he could. One of his greatest joys was sharing our family history, especially with his youngest great-nieces and great nephews.

Brother leaves to cherish his memory three sons-Ronald and Donal Davis of Camden,  New Jersey; and Donnell Brumfield of Twin Falls, Idaho; Two daughters-Debbie Crockerham of Collingswood, New Jersey; and Latasha Brumfield of Greensburg, Louisiana; Eight grandchildren; Two brothers-Ivy (Barbara) Williams of Atlanta, Georgia and Jerry (Nancy) Crockerham of Amite, Louisiana; Five sisters, Mary (Howard) Thompson and Barbara Crockerham of Amite, Louisiana; Linda and Viola Crockerham of Independence, Louisiana; and Debbie Allen of New Orleans, Louisiana; and a host nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Brother was preceded in death by his mother and father; his paternal and maternal grandparents, two brothers---George Crockerham and James Crockerham; and two sisters--Ellen Chambers and Iola.

Source: Funeral Program for Cloud Andrew Crockerham

Contributor: Richardson Funeral Home, Inc. Amite, LA

Celebrating The Life of Bunea Fenestia McCray Harrison

Bunea Fenestia McCray Harrison

Bunea Fenestia McCray Harrison was born February 5, 1923 to Guy and Rhoda Ceaser McCray in Leesville, LA. She departed this life on July 2, 2005. Bunea was converted at the age of 9 years old and united with Mt. Olive Baptist Church under the leadership of  Rev. Alfred Graves. After moving to Roseland, LA in 1945, she moved her membership to Rose Valley Baptist Church. In 1946 she moved to Amite and united with the Little Bethel Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. J.R. Vernon. She served faithfully under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Willard Vernon until his demise in 1994. Her work continued under the leadership of Rev. F.A. Davis, III Until her health began to fail. She was under the watch care of Rev. Raymond Jeston of Star Hill Baptist Church until her demise.

Bunea received her elementary and high school education in Vernon Parish. She received her B.S. degree from LA Negro Normal & Industrial Institute in Eduation, now Grambling State University, Grambling, LA.

Bunea touched and helped to mold many lives during her 31 years as a Junior High School Instructress in the public school system of Tangipahoa Parish.  Bunea is survived by one very loving son and his loving wife: Walter "Bo" (Lin) Harrison; one very loving daughter and her loving husband, Fenestia "June" (Shedrick) Griffin; three grandsons: Rashund, Christopher; and Shedron; one granddaughter: Shedricka; three great granddaughters: Kiera, Ne'Kailah, and Lyndsey; one great grandson: Xavier; two devoted nieces: Johnetta Russ and Sandra Harrison; two loving and devoted sisters-in-law: Kathryn Harrison and Everlina McCray; five sisters-in-laws; one godson; four chosen daughters Cassandera Simms (deceased), Helen Ross, Yvonne Collins, and Clardzell Harris; two chosen sons: Donald Walker and Davis Harris, the Little Bethel Baptist Church family, the Star Hill Baptist Family, a host of other nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Bunea was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Walter Mot Harrison; loving parents and grandparents, two brothers, two sisters, and one stillborn son. 

Source: The Funeral Program of Bunea Fenestia McCray Harrison

Contributor: Richardson Funeral Home, Inc., Amite, Louisiana