Rodney Lee Crossman

January 20, 1946 - October 13, 2014
Rodney Lee Crossman

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Rodney Lee Crossman, 68, of Fletcher, went home to be with the Lord Monday, October 13, 2014. He was a son of the late Walter and Edythe Crossman. He was also preceded in death by two brothers.

He was a 25 year employee of General Electric, working in maintenance. Prior to his career with G.E. he had worked for Buncombe County Schools. Rodney was a charter member of New Hope Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Brenda Crossman; two daughters, Sharon Partin and Ruth Koon; one son, Scott D. Crossman; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; two brothers, David Crossman of Pawleys Island, S.C. and Bruce Crossman of Hendersonville; one sister, Carole Ball of Hendersonville, and a multitude of nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration of his life at 2 oíclock in the afternoon on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Sweeten Creek Rd.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Presbyterian Church 3070 Sweeten Creek Rd. Asheville, N.C. 28803.


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  • October 15, 2014
    Ruth Koon & Joshua Gardner says:
    Daddy, I promise to hold true to the words I spoke to you. You were a devoted husband and a wonderful father and a awesome grandfather. You were my first love daddy.

  • October 15, 2014
    Merle, Mary Ellen Quimby says:
    May god be with the family an have comfort to their heart during this time of sorrow.

  • October 15, 2014
    Scott D. Crossman says:
    i will miss you to the moon and back. Your my best friend and now I will talk to you in spirit also. I love you daddy. Thanks for raising me the way you did. I'll be a better man for it.

  • October 15, 2014
    David & Betty Crossman says:
    Will miss you my dear brother.

  • October 15, 2014
    Jenny Harron says:
    Praying for peace and strength in the coming days. Ruth I'm so sorry for your tremendous loss.