William B. Crawford Sr. 1936-2020

William was born Feb. 7, 1936, in Perry, Pa., a son of Ralph and Violet Stewart Crawford.

He was a truck driver for various companies for many years, and later a security guard for Alfa Security.

William was a member of Chestnut Ridge Church of God in Hubbard.

He enjoyed watching sports, NASCAR and football. He especially enjoyed watching his grandson, who was a wrestler, and his granddaughter, who was a cheerleader.

William was a veteran of the United States Marines.

William will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his family: his wife, the former Joyce P. Terry, whom he married on Nov. 25, 1970; his children, Tammie (Gilbert) DeMello of Coitsville, Michael Crawford of Hubbard, Christopher Crawford of Knoxville, Tenn., and Cynthia Crawford of Youngstown; a stepson, Randy James Olson of Jamestown, N.Y.; and 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

He also leaves his sister, Melissa Schuppenhauer of Jamestown, N.Y., and several nieces and nephews.

Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, William Crawford Jr.; grandson, William Crawford III; and brothers, Dwayne Crawford, Paul Crawford and Gene Crawford.

Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at Chestnut Ridge Church of God in Hubbard, with calling hours prior to the service, from 10 to 11 a.m. Due to COVID-19, safety precautions will be taken, the 6-foot rule will be honored and we kindly ask that all guests whose health allow please wear a mask.

Memorial contributions may be made in William’s memory to Chestnut Ridge Church of God, 7215 Chestnut Ridge Road, Hubbard, OH 44425.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home.

Due to the current health situation, family and friends are encouraged to visit the funeral home’s website at www.stewart-kyle.com to share memories and condolences.

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