Meredith Trenton Crow

Kitty Hawk- Meredith Trenton Crow or “Trenton” as he was known by family and friends, 85, of Kitty Hawk passed away on January 2 at Outer  Banks Hospital in Nags Head. Surviving is his wife of 48 years Tanya Tillett Crow; two daughters, Lynn Cole and husband Jack of Towson, MD, Cindy Beacham-Price and husband Billy of Powells Point, NC; two sons, David Crow  and wife Patty of McLean, VA, Stephen Crow and wife Cindy of Maple Valley, WA; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren, and host of extended family members, colleagues, and dear friends.

Trenton served his country bravely in the United States Navy during WWII. Following his military service, Trenton built a long an successful career in Federal Services in Washington, DC. Besides being a professional engineer, Trenton was employed in several federal agencies including the TreasuryDepartment, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the USDA. He was most proud of the time he spent as a professional staffer for New Mexico Senator Joseph M. Montoya and for the Environment and Public Works Senate Committee.

A graveside funeral and committal service will be held Sunday January 6, 2013 at 1 PM at Austin Cemetery in Kitty Hawk. Brad Bradshaw will officiate.  A viewing will be held Saturday January 5, 2013 from 4 to 6 PM at the Gallop Funeral Services Chapel MP 16 in Nags Head.

The family gratefully suggests that memorial contributions, in Trenton Crow’s Honor, be made to Feline Hope, the Dare County Animal Shelter, or to an animal charity of your choosing. Condolences to the family may be expressed via the on-line register book at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with final arrangements.