William “Bill” Crow, retiring president of the Virginia Ship Repair Association, dedicated his life’s work to the maritime industry.

Crow, a retired Navy captain, died on Oct. 25. He was 67.

Brad Moyer, vice president of business development and strategic planning for BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, served on the association’s board. He called Crow a great American.

“He loved the industry and he loved the Navy,” Moyer said. “I will miss his positive attitude.”

This past spring, Crow announced his retirement from the ship repair association. He intended to stay on until the end of the year. He welcomed aboard his successor, retired Navy Rear Adm. John Polowczyk, when he took the helm in early August.

In an online statement , the association reflected on Crow’s wise leadership and ki

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