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James Crawford

Passed 04/06/2021

Obituary For James Crawford

James Sylvester Crawford was born December 8, 1938 in York County, South Carolina. He closed his eyes for rest on Tuesday; April 6, 2021. He was the son of the late Wylie Woods and Lillian Crawford.

James was known for his Gospel singing and telling jokes. He was devoted to his church and loved going to revivals. He was a member of Burge Memorial United Methodist Church. James worked and retired from the Department of Motor Vehicles after working for nearly twenty-five years. James was also a proud veteran where he served in the United States Army and was discharged on October 18, 1957 with an honorable discharge.

James leaves behind his loving wife: Alberta Crawford of Mt. Holly, North Carolina; a sister: Katherine Matthews; eight children, eighteen grandchildren, thirty-two great grandchildren, three great great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing on Saturday at Burge Memorial Methodist Church, Mt. Holly from 12 until 1

Funeral: Saturday; 1:00; Burge Memorial Methodist Church, Mt. Holly

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Mr.Crawford will truly be missed by our staff and his friends from FKC Belmont. What a sweet soul we had the pleasure of meeting. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

-FKC Belmont Team

My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of bereavement. Take comfort in 2 Corinthians 5:8 De Yarda Darby

Denise and Family, May God strengthen you all in the days to come. Lisa Michelle Simpson, HHH Class of 1979.

My condolences to Charlette, Denise, Eric, Skylar, Miles, and Ahna on the occasion of the passing of your father and grandfather. May he rest in peace. Prayers.

Charlette, Denise,Eric, Skylar,Miles, and Ahna I would like to express my condolences to you during this time of loss of your father and grandfather. May your memories sustain and keep you.

My sympathy and prayers to Denise, Charlotte and Skylar. You are all in my prayers.

Love you cousins

Tangela Caldwell

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

Gregory Funeral Service | Gastonia, NC

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