John "Pete" Ware Crenshaw

John "Pete" Ware Crenshaw, 82, of Gastonia, passed away May 16, 2017 at his residence.

He was born August 12, 1934, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Vermon "Curly" Crenshaw and Ruby Ware Crenshaw.

John was a veteran of the United States Army, who served during the Korean War.  He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Gastonia and the founder of Crenshaw's Cars and Trucks.

Left to cherish his memories are his son, Johnny Crenshaw and wife, Lisa; daughter, Traci Crenshaw; grandchildren, Tyler Marr, and Anna and Ben Crenshaw.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Freda Kay Crenshaw and sister, Martha "Jerri" Johnson.

A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Josh Glandon, will be held 11 AM Friday, May 19, 2017 at Calvary Baptist Church, 3001 York Hwy, Gastonia.

The family will receive friends 10 – 10:45 am prior to the service at the church.

Burial will be in Olney Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 – www.stjude.org

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.