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Obituary For Elder Johnnie Crawford, Jr.

Elder Johnnie Crawford, Jr. was born on September 3, 1938, in Valdosta, Georgia to Johnnie Crawford, Sr. and Bertha Crawford.

Elder Johnnie Crawford, Jr. moved to Florida in 1959, where he met Ella Mae Jenkins and they were wed in 1961. To this union they were blessed with six children.

Shortly thereafter, Elder Johnnie Crawford, Jr. was called into the ministry. Elder Johnnie Crawford, Jr. started pastoring Little Gospel Light Church in Winter Haven in 1965, and later pastored St. Paul Holiness Church in Pughville, Florida. Under his leadership and pastoral teachings, many lives were saved, new Ministers and Ministries were birthed into the Kingdom.

Elder Johnnie Crawford, Jr. owned JC Stucco and sang with the Trumpets of Joy. During his earlier years, Elder Johnnie Crawford, Jr. was a boxer and he loved fishing.

Elder Johnnie Crawford, Jr. departed this life on May 30, 2022, Palm Harbor, Florida.

He is predeceased by his father, Johnnie Crawford, Sr., mother, Bertha Crawford and brothers, Elijah Crawford, Matthew Crawford and Joseph Crawford.

He leaves to cherish his memories… Wife: Vera Crawford

Daughters: Tonia Crawford Guion (Cornell), Toynetta Crawford Cobb (James), Belinda Crawford Byrd and LaTesha Crawford Smith (Antonio)

Sons: Johnnie Crawford, III (Kimberly), Daniel M. Crawford (Keisha) and David B. Crawford (Melissa)

Stepdaughters: Sheryl Rutherford and Denise Rutherford

Mother of six children: Ella M. Jenkins Crawford; brothers: James Crawford (Rosa Mae) of Safety Harbor, FL, Levi Crawford of Albany, GA and Luke Crawford of Valdosta, GA

Sisters: Mary Muse of Valdosta, GA, Martha Washington (Thomas) of Atlanta, GA, Ruth Roberts (John) of Valdosta, GA, Esther Williams of Odessa, FL, Naomi Crawford Russ (Morise) of Alpharetta, GA, Sarah Davis and Rachel Golliday of Valdosta, GA

34 grandchildren

20 great-grandchildren

3 great-great-grandchildren

A host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Public Viewing: Friday, June 3, 2022, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 1012 Pennsylvania Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33755.

Celebration of Life Service, Saturday, June 4, 2022, 11:00 a.m., Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 1012 Pennsylvania Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33755

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