God Bless his family and friends. I will always remember Principle Crosby; as one of my best mendors and friends during Jr. High and High School... RIP Until we meet again!!! 'Uncle Woody'

- Jeffrey Thornburg, pooler, GA

Remembering a wonderful life that touched so many other lives in a positive way. My family in Georgia kept me updated about Woody's health issues this summer. We will truly miss him and his contagious smile. Your cousin, Mary Ellen

- Mary Ellen Crosby Roark, Poyen, AR

Coach Crosby I really miss you. I remember all of the good times we had together. You were always there for me when I needed you.I love and miss you. Love, Haylee

- Haylee, Savannah, GA

Mrs. Crosby, Mr. Crosby was one of the best teachers I had at Windsor High in the early 70s and was also my scout master when I was a teen. I was also a alter boy at St. George’s when he managed the alter servers. I'll always remember him as a caring and sharing person.

- CodyChip Ellison, Guyton, GA

To the Crosby Family Anchel and I are so saddened to hear about 'Coach'. When he walked into the libary at Rambam he always made me smile with one of his many jokes. He was a true gentleman. The other day the clock in the library was not working. I had to look every where at Rambam for a battery. Coach always had batteries and everything else that any of us needed. We will always remember him. My husband and I are thinking about all of you at this sad time. Sandra

- Sandra & Anchel Samuels, , GA

Coach Crosby, Bobby, Jessica ,Sarah and I will truley miss you.We really came to know you over the years as a great, caring teacher and person.Jessica continued playing tennis in highschool after graduating Rambam. You always showed such support and came to many matches,going beyond the call of duty and with love. we will alwys have such special memories of you.May you rest in peace. Thelma ,are thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Mona Segall

- Mona Segall, Savannah, GA

Dear Thelma and Chip, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of 'Mr Crosby.' I first met him when he was one of my teachers at AASU.I was working on my BSN. I took 2 history classes from him and enjoyed his classes greatly. He was a great teacher. Then when Brian was going to school with Chip at St. James, all of you were alwasys very friendly. I am very sorry for your loss and that he was taken at this early age. He touched many people's lives and will be remembered by all of us. You will be in my prayer during this time of grief and sorrow. Sincerely, Sally Welsh

- Sally White Welsh, Savannah, GA

Ken and Heidi, Sorry to hear of your loss. The Brick family prayers will be sure to include you and your family. Take care, Sean and the rest of the Brick Family

- Sean Brick, Green Bay, WI

He was a wonderful person and principal. I will remember him always

- Joseph Aliffi, Pooler, GA

dear coach,you were the best. There arent enough words to explaine how much im going to miss you. You wre alwyas able to get me in a better mood. I cant count how many times you unjamed my fingers. one of the many jokes that I remember was: your gradmas slow but she's old. Lovya coach

- Daniel Lewis, Savannah, GA

Heidi, Chip, Marcia, and Mrs. Thelma. I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Crosby always made me laugh when i saw him at St. James or when I saw him at the KOC. May God Bless All Of You.

- Dennis Downing, Richmond Hill, GA

Coach Crosby was an integral part of Rambam. All the kids loved PE with you and you played a very important role in their lives. You will be sorely missed. My condolences go to the entire family. Sara Damelin

- Sara Damelin, Savannah, GA

Our prayers are with you always

- Joyce W. Davis, Savannah, GA

Coach, you were a great friend and colleague for both myself and my wife. You were always watching out for us and looking for ways to make our lives easier. Rambam has never been the same without you. You will be forever missed.

- Shmuel & Miriam Landon, Savannah, GA

I remember a man that truly cared about his students and was not unknown to them like many high school principals are today. He attended the DCT-VICA Halloween party, the club fundraiser where clubs had a dunking booth he took his turn, a dart board with photos of teachers/coaches, and a car that for .50 you could take three swings with a sledge hammer he was great. The year the seniors put the school up for sale there were about 40 For Sale signs in front of the school Woody announced over the intercom that he had had many calls about the sale of the school but we were just asking too much. He was a wonderful man that inspired many of us HVJ alum to follow in his footsteps. My prayers are with his family and friends.

- Pam Lowery Clark, Conyers, GA

Dear family I want to start off by saying how sorry I am for your lose. He was a great great person and will be missed greatly. I knew him as coach. He was like a second dad to me. He would give me advice on school and tell me stories abt his situations that would help me on my own. When he left eambam me and my family were upset but we knew he had to do what he had to do. I just want you all to know yall are in our thoughts and prayers.

- Sophie longwater, savannah, GA

Heidi and Ken We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you during this time. love, The Zolls

- Brian & Alevya Zoll, Green Bay, WI

Crosby family On behalf of our entire family we send our sincerest condolences on the loss of our dear friend Coach Crosby. He was a true friend in every sense of the word. He made Rambam Day School an even more special place for learning. Every student and their success was important to him. A dedicated educator. He did so much for me personally and my family that we can't begin to enumerate all of the details. We missed him when he retired for real but we'll miss even more now. He inspired us in this world, may his memory be an inspiration for us forever.

- Rabbi Jeff and Shelley Gordon and family, savannah, GA

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I will miss his sharp wit and keen intellect. A true perennialist.

- E. Sherwood MacDonald, Savannah, GA

Coach Crosby, Your kindness was overwhelming and I can't tell you enough how greatful Rambam is to have had you for 11 years. You have always been able to put a smile on my face no matter how upset I got. You always had something funny to say. I will always remember sitting in your office having coke and pretzels and playing all of the fun games in P.E. that you created. You were so caring of everyone around you and you will be greatly missed. Thank you for everything you have done and all of the advice you have given me in the past. It has stayed with me and I know the memories shared with you will always be with me. Rest In Peace Coach.

- Sarah Segall, ,

Were gonna miss you a lot coach. Love ya.

- Daniel Rabhan, Savannah, GA

You brought the HVJ drill team together when race riots loomed around us and taught us balance with one another. That will not be forgotten. Neither with your conductors stick that you loved to carry through the halls of the school to keep us in line!!

- Lenora Mesibov, Tappan, NY

Thelma, Marcia, Chip and Heidi, I was so saddened to read about Woody in the paper today. It has been many years now since Woody and the girls were our Girl Scout program aides at the Birthplace and at the same time it seems like it was just yesterday. I have wonderful image in my mind of them dressed in period costumes for our Christmas program. Your family members brought joy to our site over the years and Woody always made us laugh! We will be thinking of you all with love and sympathy. Fran Harold and the Juliette Low Birthplace Staff

- Fran Harold, Tybee Island, GA

My Heart goes out to the family and my prayers are with ya'll. To this day when I would run into Mr Crosby, he would say there is Brendalee Snethen.He was a wonderful guide and a father figure. I was blessed to have him at Romana Rily and Jenkins High School, By the way Iam the one who he always had a blast with at school.I was lucky to this day that he remembered my name and remembered me. May you rest in peace.Mr Crosby you will always be in my heart and my thoughts along with your family.God bless you!!With lots of love... Brendalee Snethen-Sancomb Isle of Hope

- BrendaLee Snethen-Sancomb, savannah, GA

I was shocked and saddened to read of Woody's passing. He and I go back many years. I first met him at Georgia Southern College in the '60s. We both ended up in Savannah and worked for the public school system for many years. I considered Woody to be a good friend and will miss him greatly. My thought and prayers are with the family. Woody was a rare individual. He touched the lives of hundreds of young people over the years. Winston J. Willis

- Winston J. Willis, Savannah, GA

CONDOLENCES TO THE CROSBY FAMILY. I WORKED WITH WOODY FOR MANY YEARS IN THE SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM. HE WAS A GREAT EDUCATOR WHO LOVED STUDENTS. I REMEMBER HIM FOR HIS GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR AND HIS DEVOTION TO HIS CHURCH. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

- STEPHEN HEFNER, SAVANNAH, GA

Mrs. Thelma, Chip, Marcia and Heidi, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Coach Crosby was truly a special man. He always made me laugh and gave the best advice I know he would of been proud of where I am today. I rode by the old house and special memories came to mind. He will always have a special place in my heart. Love to all....

- Twila Strode and family, Savannah, GA

Coach Crosby-I will always remember you for everything you did at Rambam. You were the one who made the Athletics more known at Rambam. I'll always remember you in every single way. You started up the patrol program. I could list multitudinous things about you. I'll always remember you having sodas in your office. I'd get them occasionally. You'll be missed a ton by many people. My condolences go out to Coach and his Family.

- Isaac Freedman, Savannah, GA

Coach, you were an amazing man. I will always remember you and all the things you did for me and my school. I remember always taking 'first day of school' pictures with you and how you always told me you had one of me in your office. I remember how thoughtful you were and how you would always check on Mrs.E and see if she needed anymore coffee. You were a great teacher who helped our school in so many ways. I can not thank you enough for the way you enriched my life. I will miss you very very much.

- Sophie Lichtman, , GA

Coach Crosby. You were such an amazing and thoughtful person. You made sports at rambm nice and P.E. with you was always so much fun. I will miss you trying to teach us a new game every week. I remember all of your famous quotes like 'I'll be over there like a frog on a log!' and 'this line looks like a snake!'. We will miss you very much. You will always be remembered.

- Alexander Fleming, Savannah, GA

Coach, thank you for all you did for Rambam and the children at the school. You truly put your heart and soul into all you did! We cannot thank you enough and know that you are in the best of hands now. Rest in peace and know that you are loved and will be missed by many! May your family find comfort in sweet memories of you!

- Elissa Freedman, Savannah, GA

We send our love and prayers to Thelma and the family. Jerry and Velrece Lifsey Chatsworth,Georgia

- velrece lifsey, , GA

Our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

- Gloria Agnew, Clarkesville, GA

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

- Linda Thorne, , GA

Coach was an inspiration to both students and colleagues alike. He was what every teacher should strive to be. His love for students and love of education will be remembered.

- Barbara Nixon, Savannah, GA

Coach Crosby, You will always hold a special place in my heart. You were there as a professional mentor, a friend, and a beloved coach to Rambam. Because of you, Rambam has enjoyed recognition and participation in the SPAL sports program and various other affiliations with schools throughout Savannah. You will be greatly missed.

- Loring Wright, Savannah, GA

God Bless his family and friends. I will always remember Principle Crosby; as one of my best mendors and friends during Jr. High and High School... RIP Until we meet again!!! 'Uncle Woody'

- Jeffrey Thornburg, pooler, GA

Remembering a wonderful life that touched so many other lives in a positive way. My family in Georgia kept me updated about Woody's health issues this summer. We will truly miss him and his contagious smile. Your cousin, Mary Ellen

- Mary Ellen Crosby Roark, Poyen, AR

Coach Crosby I really miss you. I remember all of the good times we had together. You were always there for me when I needed you.I love and miss you. Love, Haylee

- Haylee, Savannah, GA

Mrs. Crosby, Mr. Crosby was one of the best teachers I had at Windsor High in the early 70s and was also my scout master when I was a teen. I was also a alter boy at St. George’s when he managed the alter servers. I'll always remember him as a caring and sharing person.

- CodyChip Ellison, Guyton, GA

To the Crosby Family Anchel and I are so saddened to hear about 'Coach'. When he walked into the libary at Rambam he always made me smile with one of his many jokes. He was a true gentleman. The other day the clock in the library was not working. I had to look every where at Rambam for a battery. Coach always had batteries and everything else that any of us needed. We will always remember him. My husband and I are thinking about all of you at this sad time. Sandra

- Sandra & Anchel Samuels, , GA

Coach Crosby, Bobby, Jessica ,Sarah and I will truley miss you.We really came to know you over the years as a great, caring teacher and person.Jessica continued playing tennis in highschool after graduating Rambam. You always showed such support and came to many matches,going beyond the call of duty and with love. we will alwys have such special memories of you.May you rest in peace. Thelma ,are thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Mona Segall

- Mona Segall, Savannah, GA

Dear Thelma and Chip, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of 'Mr Crosby.' I first met him when he was one of my teachers at AASU.I was working on my BSN. I took 2 history classes from him and enjoyed his classes greatly. He was a great teacher. Then when Brian was going to school with Chip at St. James, all of you were alwasys very friendly. I am very sorry for your loss and that he was taken at this early age. He touched many people's lives and will be remembered by all of us. You will be in my prayer during this time of grief and sorrow. Sincerely, Sally Welsh

- Sally White Welsh, Savannah, GA

Ken and Heidi, Sorry to hear of your loss. The Brick family prayers will be sure to include you and your family. Take care, Sean and the rest of the Brick Family

- Sean Brick, Green Bay, WI

He was a wonderful person and principal. I will remember him always

- Joseph Aliffi, Pooler, GA

dear coach,you were the best. There arent enough words to explaine how much im going to miss you. You wre alwyas able to get me in a better mood. I cant count how many times you unjamed my fingers. one of the many jokes that I remember was: your gradmas slow but she's old. Lovya coach

- Daniel Lewis, Savannah, GA

Heidi, Chip, Marcia, and Mrs. Thelma. I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Crosby always made me laugh when i saw him at St. James or when I saw him at the KOC. May God Bless All Of You.

- Dennis Downing, Richmond Hill, GA

Coach Crosby was an integral part of Rambam. All the kids loved PE with you and you played a very important role in their lives. You will be sorely missed. My condolences go to the entire family. Sara Damelin

- Sara Damelin, Savannah, GA

Our prayers are with you always

- Joyce W. Davis, Savannah, GA

Coach, you were a great friend and colleague for both myself and my wife. You were always watching out for us and looking for ways to make our lives easier. Rambam has never been the same without you. You will be forever missed.

- Shmuel & Miriam Landon, Savannah, GA

I remember a man that truly cared about his students and was not unknown to them like many high school principals are today. He attended the DCT-VICA Halloween party, the club fundraiser where clubs had a dunking booth he took his turn, a dart board with photos of teachers/coaches, and a car that for .50 you could take three swings with a sledge hammer he was great. The year the seniors put the school up for sale there were about 40 For Sale signs in front of the school Woody announced over the intercom that he had had many calls about the sale of the school but we were just asking too much. He was a wonderful man that inspired many of us HVJ alum to follow in his footsteps. My prayers are with his family and friends.

- Pam Lowery Clark, Conyers, GA

Dear family I want to start off by saying how sorry I am for your lose. He was a great great person and will be missed greatly. I knew him as coach. He was like a second dad to me. He would give me advice on school and tell me stories abt his situations that would help me on my own. When he left eambam me and my family were upset but we knew he had to do what he had to do. I just want you all to know yall are in our thoughts and prayers.

- Sophie longwater, savannah, GA

Heidi and Ken We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you during this time. love, The Zolls

- Brian & Alevya Zoll, Green Bay, WI

Crosby family On behalf of our entire family we send our sincerest condolences on the loss of our dear friend Coach Crosby. He was a true friend in every sense of the word. He made Rambam Day School an even more special place for learning. Every student and their success was important to him. A dedicated educator. He did so much for me personally and my family that we can't begin to enumerate all of the details. We missed him when he retired for real but we'll miss even more now. He inspired us in this world, may his memory be an inspiration for us forever.

- Rabbi Jeff and Shelley Gordon and family, savannah, GA

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I will miss his sharp wit and keen intellect. A true perennialist.

- E. Sherwood MacDonald, Savannah, GA

Coach Crosby, Your kindness was overwhelming and I can't tell you enough how greatful Rambam is to have had you for 11 years. You have always been able to put a smile on my face no matter how upset I got. You always had something funny to say. I will always remember sitting in your office having coke and pretzels and playing all of the fun games in P.E. that you created. You were so caring of everyone around you and you will be greatly missed. Thank you for everything you have done and all of the advice you have given me in the past. It has stayed with me and I know the memories shared with you will always be with me. Rest In Peace Coach.

- Sarah Segall, ,

Were gonna miss you a lot coach. Love ya.

- Daniel Rabhan, Savannah, GA

You brought the HVJ drill team together when race riots loomed around us and taught us balance with one another. That will not be forgotten. Neither with your conductors stick that you loved to carry through the halls of the school to keep us in line!!

- Lenora Mesibov, Tappan, NY

Thelma, Marcia, Chip and Heidi, I was so saddened to read about Woody in the paper today. It has been many years now since Woody and the girls were our Girl Scout program aides at the Birthplace and at the same time it seems like it was just yesterday. I have wonderful image in my mind of them dressed in period costumes for our Christmas program. Your family members brought joy to our site over the years and Woody always made us laugh! We will be thinking of you all with love and sympathy. Fran Harold and the Juliette Low Birthplace Staff

- Fran Harold, Tybee Island, GA

My Heart goes out to the family and my prayers are with ya'll. To this day when I would run into Mr Crosby, he would say there is Brendalee Snethen.He was a wonderful guide and a father figure. I was blessed to have him at Romana Rily and Jenkins High School, By the way Iam the one who he always had a blast with at school.I was lucky to this day that he remembered my name and remembered me. May you rest in peace.Mr Crosby you will always be in my heart and my thoughts along with your family.God bless you!!With lots of love... Brendalee Snethen-Sancomb Isle of Hope

- BrendaLee Snethen-Sancomb, savannah, GA

I was shocked and saddened to read of Woody's passing. He and I go back many years. I first met him at Georgia Southern College in the '60s. We both ended up in Savannah and worked for the public school system for many years. I considered Woody to be a good friend and will miss him greatly. My thought and prayers are with the family. Woody was a rare individual. He touched the lives of hundreds of young people over the years. Winston J. Willis

- Winston J. Willis, Savannah, GA

CONDOLENCES TO THE CROSBY FAMILY. I WORKED WITH WOODY FOR MANY YEARS IN THE SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM. HE WAS A GREAT EDUCATOR WHO LOVED STUDENTS. I REMEMBER HIM FOR HIS GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR AND HIS DEVOTION TO HIS CHURCH. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

- STEPHEN HEFNER, SAVANNAH, GA

Mrs. Thelma, Chip, Marcia and Heidi, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Coach Crosby was truly a special man. He always made me laugh and gave the best advice I know he would of been proud of where I am today. I rode by the old house and special memories came to mind. He will always have a special place in my heart. Love to all....

- Twila Strode and family, Savannah, GA

Coach Crosby-I will always remember you for everything you did at Rambam. You were the one who made the Athletics more known at Rambam. I'll always remember you in every single way. You started up the patrol program. I could list multitudinous things about you. I'll always remember you having sodas in your office. I'd get them occasionally. You'll be missed a ton by many people. My condolences go out to Coach and his Family.

- Isaac Freedman, Savannah, GA

Coach, you were an amazing man. I will always remember you and all the things you did for me and my school. I remember always taking 'first day of school' pictures with you and how you always told me you had one of me in your office. I remember how thoughtful you were and how you would always check on Mrs.E and see if she needed anymore coffee. You were a great teacher who helped our school in so many ways. I can not thank you enough for the way you enriched my life. I will miss you very very much.

- Sophie Lichtman, , GA

Coach Crosby. You were such an amazing and thoughtful person. You made sports at rambm nice and P.E. with you was always so much fun. I will miss you trying to teach us a new game every week. I remember all of your famous quotes like 'I'll be over there like a frog on a log!' and 'this line looks like a snake!'. We will miss you very much. You will always be remembered.

- Alexander Fleming, Savannah, GA

Coach, thank you for all you did for Rambam and the children at the school. You truly put your heart and soul into all you did! We cannot thank you enough and know that you are in the best of hands now. Rest in peace and know that you are loved and will be missed by many! May your family find comfort in sweet memories of you!

- Elissa Freedman, Savannah, GA

We send our love and prayers to Thelma and the family. Jerry and Velrece Lifsey Chatsworth,Georgia

- velrece lifsey, , GA

Our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

- Gloria Agnew, Clarkesville, GA

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

- Linda Thorne, , GA

Coach was an inspiration to both students and colleagues alike. He was what every teacher should strive to be. His love for students and love of education will be remembered.

- Barbara Nixon, Savannah, GA

Coach Crosby, You will always hold a special place in my heart. You were there as a professional mentor, a friend, and a beloved coach to Rambam. Because of you, Rambam has enjoyed recognition and participation in the SPAL sports program and various other affiliations with schools throughout Savannah. You will be greatly missed.

- Loring Wright, Savannah, GA