Jay Crawford, 94, of Vale, went to his eternal rest on Thursday , October 1, at Autumn Care of Drexel following a period of declining health.
He was born in Rutherford County on June 15, 1921, a son to the late Dillard and Hattie E. Crawford.
Mr. Crawford served his country proudly and honorably in the United States Army during World War II. While serving in the Normandy invasion in the European Theater, he and a fellow soldier destroyed a German tank which had pinned down his unit, earning him the Silver Star for valor.
Mr. Crawford enjoyed a long career as an owner/operator, long distance truck driver. He was known and appreciated as a hard worker and a dedicated provider for his family.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Crawford is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Clairene Bridges Crawford; a son, Thomas Reid Crawford; brothers, Ransom and Fred Crawford; and four sisters, Ensley Byers, Ethel Dalton, Mary Byers, and Leona Wilson.
Survivors include four sons, David Crawford and wife Teresa of Shelby, James "Jimmy" Crawford and wife Joann of Taylorsville, Ronnie Crawford, Danny Crawford and wife Doreen, all of Hickory; one daughter Susan Edwards and husband Jay of Asheboro; nine grandchildren, Kimberly "Kim" Collie, Tony Crawford, Tommy Crawford, Douglas "Doug" Edwards, Candace Ollis, Cameron Crawford, Michael Crawford, Tyler Crawford, and Kathy Forbis, sixteen great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Sunday October 4, 2015 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM at Heritage Funeral Service . A funeral service for Mr. Crawford will be held 3:00 PM Sunday October 4, 2015 in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with the Rev. Shane Ramsey officiating. A chapel service will be held at 12:00 PM Monday October 5, 2015 at the State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain, NC.
Source Citation: Heritage Funeral Service
He was born in Rutherford County on June 15, 1921, a son to the late Dillard and Hattie E. Crawford.
Mr. Crawford served his country proudly and honorably in the United States Army during World War II. While serving in the Normandy invasion in the European Theater, he and a fellow soldier destroyed a German tank which had pinned down his unit, earning him the Silver Star for valor.
Mr. Crawford enjoyed a long career as an owner/operator, long distance truck driver. He was known and appreciated as a hard worker and a dedicated provider for his family.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Crawford is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Clairene Bridges Crawford; a son, Thomas Reid Crawford; brothers, Ransom and Fred Crawford; and four sisters, Ensley Byers, Ethel Dalton, Mary Byers, and Leona Wilson.
Survivors include four sons, David Crawford and wife Teresa of Shelby, James "Jimmy" Crawford and wife Joann of Taylorsville, Ronnie Crawford, Danny Crawford and wife Doreen, all of Hickory; one daughter Susan Edwards and husband Jay of Asheboro; nine grandchildren, Kimberly "Kim" Collie, Tony Crawford, Tommy Crawford, Douglas "Doug" Edwards, Candace Ollis, Cameron Crawford, Michael Crawford, Tyler Crawford, and Kathy Forbis, sixteen great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Sunday October 4, 2015 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM at Heritage Funeral Service . A funeral service for Mr. Crawford will be held 3:00 PM Sunday October 4, 2015 in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with the Rev. Shane Ramsey officiating. A chapel service will be held at 12:00 PM Monday October 5, 2015 at the State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain, NC.
Source Citation: Heritage Funeral Service
Jay Crawford, 94, of Vale, went to his eternal rest on Thursday , October 1, at Autumn Care of Drexel following a period of declining health.
He was born in Rutherford County on June 15, 1921, a son to the late Dillard and Hattie E. Crawford.
Mr. Crawford served his country proudly and honorably in the United States Army during World War II. While serving in the Normandy invasion in the European Theater, he and a fellow soldier destroyed a German tank which had pinned down his unit, earning him the Silver Star for valor.
Mr. Crawford enjoyed a long career as an owner/operator, long distance truck driver. He was known and appreciated as a hard worker and a dedicated provider for his family.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Crawford is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Clairene Bridges Crawford; a son, Thomas Reid Crawford; brothers, Ransom and Fred Crawford; and four sisters, Ensley Byers, Ethel Dalton, Mary Byers, and Leona Wilson.
Survivors include four sons, David Crawford and wife Teresa of Shelby, James "Jimmy" Crawford and wife Joann of Taylorsville, Ronnie Crawford, Danny Crawford and wife Doreen, all of Hickory; one daughter Susan Edwards and husband Jay of Asheboro; nine grandchildren, Kimberly "Kim" Collie, Tony Crawford, Tommy Crawford, Douglas "Doug" Edwards, Candace Ollis, Cameron Crawford, Michael Crawford, Tyler Crawford, and Kathy Forbis, sixteen great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Sunday October 4, 2015 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM at Heritage Funeral Service . A funeral service for Mr. Crawford will be held 3:00 PM Sunday October 4, 2015 in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with the Rev. Shane Ramsey officiating. A chapel service will be held at 12:00 PM Monday October 5, 2015 at the State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain, NC.
Source Citation: Heritage Funeral Service
He was born in Rutherford County on June 15, 1921, a son to the late Dillard and Hattie E. Crawford.
Mr. Crawford served his country proudly and honorably in the United States Army during World War II. While serving in the Normandy invasion in the European Theater, he and a fellow soldier destroyed a German tank which had pinned down his unit, earning him the Silver Star for valor.
Mr. Crawford enjoyed a long career as an owner/operator, long distance truck driver. He was known and appreciated as a hard worker and a dedicated provider for his family.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Crawford is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Clairene Bridges Crawford; a son, Thomas Reid Crawford; brothers, Ransom and Fred Crawford; and four sisters, Ensley Byers, Ethel Dalton, Mary Byers, and Leona Wilson.
Survivors include four sons, David Crawford and wife Teresa of Shelby, James "Jimmy" Crawford and wife Joann of Taylorsville, Ronnie Crawford, Danny Crawford and wife Doreen, all of Hickory; one daughter Susan Edwards and husband Jay of Asheboro; nine grandchildren, Kimberly "Kim" Collie, Tony Crawford, Tommy Crawford, Douglas "Doug" Edwards, Candace Ollis, Cameron Crawford, Michael Crawford, Tyler Crawford, and Kathy Forbis, sixteen great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Sunday October 4, 2015 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM at Heritage Funeral Service . A funeral service for Mr. Crawford will be held 3:00 PM Sunday October 4, 2015 in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with the Rev. Shane Ramsey officiating. A chapel service will be held at 12:00 PM Monday October 5, 2015 at the State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain, NC.
Source Citation: Heritage Funeral Service
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