Arlan E. Crawford 1931-2021

Arlan was born Aug. 27, 1931, in Elkton, the son of the late Paul and Gertrude Crawford.

Arlan was a 1950 graduate of Salem High School. He then enlisted in the United States Air Force, where served in Japan during the Korean Conflict.

He worked at Ohio Bell (AT&T), where he started as a lineman and later worked in engineering at Ohio Bell in Youngstown.

Arlan was past secretary / treasurer at the Salem Elks Lodge No. 305.

One of his passions was building with his hands, which turned into building model airplanes and later flying them. Arlan was part-owner of a private plane that he occasionally flew at the Salem Air Park. He also had a passion for building computers and anything electrical.

Survivors include his wife, Eileen Jackson Crawford, whom he married Aug. 19, 1987; one daughter, Janelle (Rob) Sylvester of Poland; one stepdaughter, Jill (Tom) Weikart of Salem; adopted daughter, Deborah Crawford; siblings, Ruth Blake of New Mexico, Dona McCloskey of Columbus and David Crawford of Florida; grandchildren, Aadam Zocolo, Aryn Glenn and Brad Galla; and four great-grandchildren.

Besides his parents, Arlan was preceded in death by one son, Keith Crawford; one stepdaughter, Jenifer Farmer; one sister, Eileen Shanker; and one brother, Richard Crawford.

An Elks service will begin 11 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Stark Memorial, followed by a memorial service with Pastor Brian Ethridge officiating, with military honors.

Friends and family will be received Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m.

If unable to attend, you may show your support by joining our complimentary “Hugs from Home” program, where your message will be attached to a balloon in the chapel to remind the family of your love and support at www.starkmemorial.com/hugs-from-home.

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