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Three-year old New Kent boy dies from rare disease

By Community Member | August 13, 2015 6:05 pm

A three-year old New Kent County boy has died from a rare disease.

Riley Crowell passed away from Meningitis on Aug. 12. Information of Riley’s death was released by the Chickahominy Health District that serves both New Kent and Charles City counties after a local day care center reported the information to the organization.

Meningitis affects about 1,000 people a year in the United States. The bacteria causes membranes covering the brain and spinal cord to become inflamed which could result in death, brain damage, and paralysis.

A GoFundMe account has been established to assist the family. Contributions may be made by going to the site http://www.gofundme.com/zk2mvqas.

Funeral services are planned for Aug. 17, 2 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home in Henrico, with family receiving friends on Sunday, Aug. 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m.

To view a complete obituary on Riley, click here.