Benjamin Sims Crow, affectionately known as "Tio" to many, passed away Jan 25 ^th , 2021.  Tio was born January 21 ^st , 1960 in Houston Texas where he grew up. He attended The Saint John's School in Houston graduating in 1978.  Tio then went to The University of Texas in Austin, growing to love the community and became a staunch Longhorn fan for life (Hook'em Horns!) He graduated UT in 1985 with a degree in English. Tio moved back to Houston and worked for Hines Interests at the Galleria, and after a few years, worked at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston.

In 1992 Tio was inspired to move to Washington DC, where he went to work for The World Bank.  He spent 24 years at the Bank working in several different divisions allowing him to achieve his desire to help the needy.  During his tenure at the World Bank, Tio was blessed with opportunities to not only travel the world, but also increase his exposure to many different cultures.  These experiences helped foster his love for the human condition, and learn of the unique cultures layered with rituals and spiritual teachings.

Among the many causes that he felt passionately about, none was more important to him than the development of AIDS research. Tio was able to combine his interest in long distance bike riding and his desire to raise awareness and raise money for AIDS research.  Two of his most memorable and rewarding experiences were his ride from Philadelphia to Washington DC and his ride from Boston to New York City. Riding the 253 miles from Philadelphia to Washington DC required several days of camping along the way.  His trip from Boston to New York City underscored the sense of accomplishment he felt in contributing to this valuable cause.

In 2015 Tio made the decision to retire from The World Bank and return to his native Texas.  He settled in East Austin, which enabled him to spend time with his family, and to enjoy another one of his great loves—culinary adventures.   Tio also had an immense love for music and spent many hours enjoying the Austin music scene.  He also enjoyed the arts, spending many enjoyable hours at The Zach, The Long Center, and the Paramount, enjoying plays and musicals.  "Greater Tuna" which comically portrayed the "Texas Small Town" mantra of nosey neighbors and in your business political and social small-town shenanigans was one of his perennial favorites.

Tio is preceded in death by grandparents, Ben Oris and Ellen Douglas Sims, his mother Mary Ann Sims Crow, and his father John Bolton.  He is lovingly remembered by his brother, Douglas Fairfax Crow and spouse Brandi, his brother Robert Randolph Crow and spouse Kimberly, nephew Daxton Crow, nieces; Mary Ellen Crow, Katherine Crow, and Kirby Crow, and his adoptive stepfather Emmet P Crow III.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations can be made to a charity of your choice.  A family graveside service will be held Feb 27 in Kingsville Texas.