Charles Crawford obituary: Charles Crawford's Obituary, Dayton
In Memory Of
Charles William Crawford
1935 - 2019
In Memory Of
Charles William Crawford
1935 - 2019
CRAWFORD, Charles 83, of Dayton, passed away peacefully Monday, October 14, 2019. Charles was born December 5, 1935 in Dayton. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 29 years Brenda Crawford, his father Earnest Crawford, his mother and step-father Sarah J. and Clarence Saunders, sister Judy Crawford, granddaughter Sierra S. Boyd and great-grandson Tavion Perdue.
Charles leaves to cherish his memory 2 daughters, Lesley A. Boyd, Ona M. Crawford, 2 sons, Marcus J. Crawford, Bernard Swanson. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren: Stacey (Archie) Amerson, LaCourtney McDowell, Willie McDowell Jr., Damon McDowell, Eric Crawford, Derrick "Mikey" Stratton, Mar'kea Crawford, Darryl Boger Jr., Marcus Crawford Jr., Malik Swanson, Brandon Crawford, Marcellis Crawford and Marnae Crawford; 10 great-grandchildren, Dayana, Chris Jr., Amariya, Avaney, Trayvon Jr., Traviona, Tayvon, Tay'kwaun, Damon Jr., Ma'kayla Crawford. Special friends and extended family, Sharon (Craig) Cortner, Sharon "Suzie" Borders, Helen Swanson, Cynthia Douglas, Chepkemboi "Kim" Nelson, Marina Swanson, Brandi Sims.
Charles received Christ at an early age and was very active in his church. He was active in the City of Dayton Parks and Recreation, was a softball umpire, Boy Scout Leader, retired from Central Printing in Dayton and Springfield and was a graphic arts instructor at Central State University.
There will be a Gathering of Family and Friends, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2000 Catalpa Drive, Dayton starting at 5:30 pm, followed by a Celebration of Charles' Life at 6:30 pm with Rev. Dr. Harold Cottom III presiding. Contributions if desired in memory of Charles may be made to Hospice of Dayton. Messages of sympathy and support may be made at: www.newcomerdayton.com.
DAYTON DAILY NEWS, Sunday, October 20, 2019 w/picture
CRAWFORD, Charles 83, of Dayton, passed away peacefully Monday, October 14, 2019. Charles was born December 5, 1935 in Dayton.
Charles leaves to cherish his memory 2 daughters, Lesley A. Boyd, Ona M. Crawford, 2 sons, Marcus J. Crawford, Bernard Swanson. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
There will be a Gathering of Family and Friends, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2000 Catalpa Drive, Dayton starting at 5:30 pm, followed by a Celebration of Charles' Life at 6:30 pm with Pastor Harold Cottom III presiding. To share a memory of Charles, or leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Charles leaves to cherish his memory 2 daughters, Lesley A. Boyd, Ona M. Crawford, 2 sons, Marcus J. Crawford, Bernard Swanson. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren: Stacey (Archie) Amerson, LaCourtney McDowell, Willie McDowell Jr., Damon McDowell, Eric Crawford, Derrick "Mikey" Stratton, Mar'kea Crawford, Darryl Boger Jr., Marcus Crawford Jr., Malik Swanson, Brandon Crawford, Marcellis Crawford and Marnae Crawford; 10 great-grandchildren, Dayana, Chris Jr., Amariya, Avaney, Trayvon Jr., Traviona, Tayvon, Tay'kwaun, Damon Jr., Ma'kayla Crawford. Special friends and extended family, Sharon (Craig) Cortner, Sharon "Suzie" Borders, Helen Swanson, Cynthia Douglas, Chepkemboi "Kim" Nelson, Marina Swanson, Brandi Sims.
Charles received Christ at an early age and was very active in his church. He was active in the City of Dayton Parks and Recreation, was a softball umpire, Boy Scout Leader, retired from Central Printing in Dayton and Springfield and was a graphic arts instructor at Central State University.
There will be a Gathering of Family and Friends, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2000 Catalpa Drive, Dayton starting at 5:30 pm, followed by a Celebration of Charles' Life at 6:30 pm with Rev. Dr. Harold Cottom III presiding. Contributions if desired in memory of Charles may be made to Hospice of Dayton. Messages of sympathy and support may be made at: www.newcomerdayton.com.
DAYTON DAILY NEWS, Sunday, October 20, 2019 w/picture
CRAWFORD, Charles 83, of Dayton, passed away peacefully Monday, October 14, 2019. Charles was born December 5, 1935 in Dayton.
Charles leaves to cherish his memory 2 daughters, Lesley A. Boyd, Ona M. Crawford, 2 sons, Marcus J. Crawford, Bernard Swanson. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
There will be a Gathering of Family and Friends, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2000 Catalpa Drive, Dayton starting at 5:30 pm, followed by a Celebration of Charles' Life at 6:30 pm with Pastor Harold Cottom III presiding. To share a memory of Charles, or leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
CRAWFORD, Charles 83, of Dayton, passed away peacefully Monday, October 14, 2019. Charles was born December 5, 1935 in Dayton. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 29 years Brenda Crawford, his father Earnest Crawford, his mother and step-father Sarah J. and Clarence Saunders, sister Judy Crawford, granddaughter Sierra S. Boyd and great-grandson Tavion Perdue.
Charles leaves to cherish his memory 2 daughters, Lesley A. Boyd, Ona M. Crawford, 2 sons, Marcus J. Crawford, Bernard Swanson. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren: Stacey (Archie) Amerson, LaCourtney McDowell, Willie McDowell Jr., Damon McDowell, Eric Crawford, Derrick "Mikey" Stratton, Mar'kea Crawford, Darryl Boger Jr., Marcus Crawford Jr., Malik Swanson, Brandon Crawford, Marcellis Crawford and Marnae Crawford; 10 great-grandchildren, Dayana, Chris Jr., Amariya, Avaney, Trayvon Jr., Traviona, Tayvon, Tay'kwaun, Damon Jr., Ma'kayla Crawford. Special friends and extended family, Sharon (Craig) Cortner, Sharon "Suzie" Borders, Helen Swanson, Cynthia Douglas, Chepkemboi "Kim" Nelson, Marina Swanson, Brandi Sims.
Charles received Christ at an early age and was very active in his church. He was active in the City of Dayton Parks and Recreation, was a softball umpire, Boy Scout Leader, retired from Central Printing in Dayton and Springfield and was a graphic arts instructor at Central State University.
There will be a Gathering of Family and Friends, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2000 Catalpa Drive, Dayton starting at 5:30 pm, followed by a Celebration of Charles' Life at 6:30 pm with Rev. Dr. Harold Cottom III presiding. Contributions if desired in memory of Charles may be made to Hospice of Dayton. Messages of sympathy and support may be made at: www.newcomerdayton.com.
DAYTON DAILY NEWS, Sunday, October 20, 2019 w/picture
CRAWFORD, Charles 83, of Dayton, passed away peacefully Monday, October 14, 2019. Charles was born December 5, 1935 in Dayton.
Charles leaves to cherish his memory 2 daughters, Lesley A. Boyd, Ona M. Crawford, 2 sons, Marcus J. Crawford, Bernard Swanson. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
There will be a Gathering of Family and Friends, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2000 Catalpa Drive, Dayton starting at 5:30 pm, followed by a Celebration of Charles' Life at 6:30 pm with Pastor Harold Cottom III presiding. To share a memory of Charles, or leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Charles leaves to cherish his memory 2 daughters, Lesley A. Boyd, Ona M. Crawford, 2 sons, Marcus J. Crawford, Bernard Swanson. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren: Stacey (Archie) Amerson, LaCourtney McDowell, Willie McDowell Jr., Damon McDowell, Eric Crawford, Derrick "Mikey" Stratton, Mar'kea Crawford, Darryl Boger Jr., Marcus Crawford Jr., Malik Swanson, Brandon Crawford, Marcellis Crawford and Marnae Crawford; 10 great-grandchildren, Dayana, Chris Jr., Amariya, Avaney, Trayvon Jr., Traviona, Tayvon, Tay'kwaun, Damon Jr., Ma'kayla Crawford. Special friends and extended family, Sharon (Craig) Cortner, Sharon "Suzie" Borders, Helen Swanson, Cynthia Douglas, Chepkemboi "Kim" Nelson, Marina Swanson, Brandi Sims.
Charles received Christ at an early age and was very active in his church. He was active in the City of Dayton Parks and Recreation, was a softball umpire, Boy Scout Leader, retired from Central Printing in Dayton and Springfield and was a graphic arts instructor at Central State University.
There will be a Gathering of Family and Friends, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2000 Catalpa Drive, Dayton starting at 5:30 pm, followed by a Celebration of Charles' Life at 6:30 pm with Rev. Dr. Harold Cottom III presiding. Contributions if desired in memory of Charles may be made to Hospice of Dayton. Messages of sympathy and support may be made at: www.newcomerdayton.com.
DAYTON DAILY NEWS, Sunday, October 20, 2019 w/picture
CRAWFORD, Charles 83, of Dayton, passed away peacefully Monday, October 14, 2019. Charles was born December 5, 1935 in Dayton.
Charles leaves to cherish his memory 2 daughters, Lesley A. Boyd, Ona M. Crawford, 2 sons, Marcus J. Crawford, Bernard Swanson. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
There will be a Gathering of Family and Friends, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at NEW HOPE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2000 Catalpa Drive, Dayton starting at 5:30 pm, followed by a Celebration of Charles' Life at 6:30 pm with Pastor Harold Cottom III presiding. To share a memory of Charles, or leave a special message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
New Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2000 Catalpa Drive, Dayton, Ohio 45406
Service
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 6:30pm
New Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2000 Catalpa Drive, Dayton, Ohio 45406
North Dayton Chapel (937-235-1000) is assisting the family
North Dayton Chapel (937-235-1000) is assisting the family