John Crone, VP at Josh McDowell Ministries, dies In Memory of John Crone (1937-2020) September 25, 2020. Plano, Texas. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our dear friend John Crone, Vice President at Large. John celebrated 50 years of ministry with Cru and 60 years of faithful marriage with his wife Linda. God blessed John with 83 years of life on earth, and now an eternity of life in Heaven. Having dedicated their lives to sharing the gospel,…