Johnny’s story begins on April 26, 1966 to the union of Diane Blackbird Crawford and Eugene LeRoy Crawford Sr. Johnny was also blessed to receive his nurturing and upbringing from his uncle and aunt Maurice and Ermalene Crawford. Johnny was not a suit and tie man so you wouldn't find him sitting on a pew on Sunday morning but he did accept Christ into his life at an early age and he loved the Lord. He knew the power of pray. Johnny was born and raised in Kansas City, MO where he meet Joemendia Owens to this union the oldest of his five children Janae Latice Crawford-Owens (Houston, TX) was born then which he meet Linda K. Savage and to this union Johnny Lee Crawford Jr, Jalena Lanea Crawford, Jaydon Lee Craw-ford and Joylia Love Crawford was born (Snellville, GA). Later in life Johnny moved to Georgia with his family where he was cur-rently residing at the time of his departure. Through Johnny's upbringing he learned early in life by example a man goes to work and works to take care of his family. He was a an Automobile Mechanic with lengthy years of em-ployment. His life long passion for automobile mechanics kept him on the go, kept money in his pockets and kept his family fed. His girls stole his heart and those "Kunkle Heads" as he would say kept him on his toes. You could find him playing a good game of pool or watching his beloved Chiefs. The Native American in him loved to relax and enjoy God's herbal medicine. Johnny was an admirable man with integrity and principals. Quick to help and sacrifice. He walked a fearless life he said what he meant and meant what he said. To know Johnny was to love him and who will ever forget that million dollar smile. He was preceded by his parents Eugene L. Crawford Sr, Diane Blackbird Crawford, Maurice V. Crawford and his mother in-law, Mrs. Ethel J. Ballard. His Legacy continues with Janea Latice Owens, Houston, TX, Johnny Lee Crawford, Jr. (Elizabeth) Lawrenceville, GA, Jalena Lanea Crawford, Jaydon Lee Crawford, Joylia Love Crawford, Snellville, GA, his mother, Ms. Ermalene Crawford, Kansas City, MO; four brothers, Eugene L. Crawford Jr Decatur, GA, Keith L. Crawford, Minneapolis, MN, Lonniel Crawford, Minneapolis, MN, William Crawford, Minneapolis, MN; two sisters, Juanita L. Crawford Deca-tur, GA and Linda Sue Scales of Kansas City, MO; three grandchildren, Honor, Journey and Carter Owens Houston, TX; lifetime friend and comrade Linda K. Savage, Snellville, GA and host of nieces and nephews family members and friends. And so the story continues on until we see our Johnny again, love you and miss you. Memorial services for Mr. Crawford will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 3, 2016 at the Mrs. J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel, 703 N. 10th Street, Kansas City, KS.
Johnny’s story begins on April 26, 1966 to the union of Diane Blackbird Crawford and Eugene LeRoy Crawford Sr. Johnny was also blessed to receive his nurturing and upbringing from his uncle and aunt Maurice and Ermalene Crawford. Johnny was not a suit and tie man so you wouldn't find him sitting on a pew on Sunday morning but he did accept Christ into his life at an early age and he loved the Lord. He knew the power of pray. Johnny was born and raised in Kansas City, MO where he meet Joemendia Owens to this union the oldest of his five children Janae Latice Crawford-Owens (Houston, TX) was born then which he meet Linda K. Savage and to this union Johnny Lee Crawford Jr, Jalena Lanea Crawford, Jaydon Lee Craw-ford and Joylia Love Crawford was born (Snellville, GA). Later in life Johnny moved to Georgia with his family where he was cur-rently residing at the time of his departure. Through Johnny's upbringing he learned early in life by example a man goes to work and works to take care of his family. He was a an Automobile Mechanic with lengthy years of em-ployment. His life long passion for automobile mechanics kept him on the go, kept money in his pockets and kept his family fed. His girls stole his heart and those "Kunkle Heads" as he would say kept him on his toes. You could find him playing a good game of pool or watching his beloved Chiefs. The Native American in him loved to relax and enjoy God's herbal medicine. Johnny was an admirable man with integrity and principals. Quick to help and sacrifice. He walked a fearless life he said what he meant and meant what he said. To know Johnny was to love him and who will ever forget that million dollar smile. He was preceded by his parents Eugene L. Crawford Sr, Diane Blackbird Crawford, Maurice V. Crawford and his mother in-law, Mrs. Ethel J. Ballard. His Legacy continues with Janea Latice Owens, Houston, TX, Johnny Lee Crawford, Jr. (Elizabeth) Lawrenceville, GA, Jalena Lanea Crawford, Jaydon Lee Crawford, Joylia Love Crawford, Snellville, GA, his mother, Ms. Ermalene Crawford, Kansas City, MO; four brothers, Eugene L. Crawford Jr Decatur, GA, Keith L. Crawford, Minneapolis, MN, Lonniel Crawford, Minneapolis, MN, William Crawford, Minneapolis, MN; two sisters, Juanita L. Crawford Deca-tur, GA and Linda Sue Scales of Kansas City, MO; three grandchildren, Honor, Journey and Carter Owens Houston, TX; lifetime friend and comrade Linda K. Savage, Snellville, GA and host of nieces and nephews family members and friends. And so the story continues on until we see our Johnny again, love you and miss you. Memorial services for Mr. Crawford will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 3, 2016 at the Mrs. J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel, 703 N. 10th Street, Kansas City, KS.
