Dale Wayne Crowder 54, of Chesterfield, passed away Saturday March 24, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father Richard (Tee) Louis Crowder, Sr. Dale was a former foreman operator for his father's construction company Richard L. Crowder Construction and he also held various other construction jobs. He is survived by his mother; Jean Bosher Beemer and husband, Johnnie K. Beemer Jr.; two brothers Richard L. Crowder, Jr. and wife Susan, Phillip N. Crowder, Sr. and wife, Lori; two nieces, Maegan Crowder, Anna Crowder one nephew Phillip Crowder, Jr. A graveside service will be held 1:00 P.M. Tuesday March 27, 2012 at Southlawn Memorial Park Prince George, Virginia with Pastor Scott Tischler officiating. The family will receive friends Monday March 26, 2012 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of Virginia 1700 Bayberry Court Richmond, Virginia 23226 or to the Life Church 1608 Harrowgate Road Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834