Gregory Funeral Service | Gastonia, NC

Obituary For Edward Crawford

Today, we bury a good man. He was a loving and helpful father. He was the type of man that would help you whenever you needed him. He went by many names: Butch, Tangle Foot; but I called him-Dad. He was our hero. He taught us many things about life and sometimes gave out life lessons. I know in my heart he’s in a better place. Throughout his life, he reached and touched a lot of people. So today, I say, He’s not gone but watching over each and every one of us. We love you, Dad, as he would say-whaaat.

Mr. Edward Arthur Crawford was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on April 19, 1952 to the late Edward and Jessie Mae Dee Crawford. He entered into eternal rest on Tuesday; August 4, 2020 at Brian Center in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Edward was educated in the Gaston County School System and later went on to educate himself. He loved to help people and work on various automobiles and electronics. He was a jack of all trades. He loved his kids and grandkids. He loved to watch Westerns and work on cars. He was an exceptional cook and prepared meals for his family. Through the ups and downs, he was always there for friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Edward Arthur Crawford, Sr. and Jessie Mae Dee Crawford.

Left to cherish precious memories are his wife: Janie Viola Crawford; children: Edward Arthur Crawford, III, John Arthur Crawford, Christopher Lee Crawford and Dora Ann Crawford; siblings: Francis Roberta Meeks, Carolyn Ann Crawford and Richard Alexander Crawford; grandchildren: Johnatha Edward Crawford, Sarina Viola Crawford, Kristopher Amir Robinson, Gabriel Yency Lemus, Miquel Yency Lemus, Monica Aaliyah Crawford and Chrishaune Lee Crawford and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Graveside Service: Tuesday; August 11, 2020; 12 noon; Kelly's Chapel Cemetery (331 Payne Road, Bessemer City-house just before cemetery)

Masks are required; will be live on Gregory Funeral Service Facebook at 12 noon

Guest Book

I am so sorry for your loss. My mother passed away last year at Brian Center. I remember your father well he was always so kind to me mom and looked out for her. You and your family are in my prayers. Abbey Smith

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I forgot to sign my first message and I also would like to say I wish the best for Edwards family Steve Cox

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When i met Edward we just kind of connected because we had passion for working on cars.He liked working on anything and most of the time was able to make them work and sell them to make extra money to support the family he loved very much.Of all the people I have worked with Edward is the one I still think about the most.Friends and customers still ask me about him.That lets me know he made impression on them too.He truly will be missed.The time we spent talking at the end of a work day is what we really enjoyed.

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Edward worked for us for many years. He was a great employee and a wonderful friend. We had lots of laughs and made many fond memories with this gentle giant. RIP my friend. You will be missed. Sheila Cox

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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