Louis Sherwood "Woody" Crews Jr.

Woody, son of the late Louis Sherwood Crews Sr. and Joyce Lafaye Crews, is survived by his wife Barbee Magruder Crews; three children Louis Sherwood “Chip” Crews III (Shannon), Stephen Paul Crews (Kirsten), Kaylyn Crews Burmaster (Adam); four grandchildren Collin Crews, Catherine Crews, Alexander “Alex” Burmaster, and Elizabeth “Ellie” Burmaster; his siblings Catherine Crews Courtney (Cory), Lynn Crews Solorio (Rudy), Beverly Crews McQuaid, and John E. Crews (Marie); many adored nieces and nephews; and his cherished cousins.

Woody was most at home in a duck blind at sunrise or at the end of a dock – rod in one hand, whiskey in the other. He had a talent for turning any hunting or fishing trip into a legendary story. And if you were lucky enough to hear one, you’d swear you were right there with him. He loved a good joke, a strong drink, and giving the people he cared about a hard time. Beneath the jokes was a man who loved deeply, always showing up for family and friends when it mattered most.

A proud member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity at Tulane University (Class of 1980), Woody forged lifelong bonds and earned his reputation as a vibrant and respected presence in the community. His passion for hunting and fishing naturally led him to dedicate his free time to conservation projects, serving on the board of Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) since 1998. Woody was awarded the CRCL’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Coastal Stewardship in 2019.

Evenings at his beloved Tally Ho Club were where Woody’s spirit truly shined— surrounded by good friends, swapping great stories, and filling the normally quiet bayou with laughter.

A celebration of Woody’s life will be held on Friday, April 11 from 2 to 5 pm at The Lakehouse New Orleans. Family and friends will come together to reminisce, raise a glass, and honor a man who was larger than life. Casual attire is encouraged.