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Sam Raymond Crawford Jr. of the Solway Community passed away peacefully at his home with an extended illness.
Sam was a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and a very good friend to many in his lifetime. For most of Sam’s life he was self-employed. He was employed at various locations before he ventured out on his own. He was a member of Carpenters Local 50. He was very well known for his craftsmanship, integrity, attention to detail and a heart to help others in a time of need. He was always working and enjoyed his time with family and animals. Sam was born in Knoxville Tennessee, he was third child of five, born to his parents. Sam was a Private in the US Army and was discharged April 30th 1968, where he was active for two years. Upon his discharge he was 4 years in the US Army Reserve.
Sam is survived by his wife, Sheila Ann Crawford, they were married 27 years on August 28th. Daughter, Elizabeth Ann Snyder, (Donnie), Son Sam Raymond Crawford III (Tonya), granddaughter, Samantha Kaitlyn Spaulding, (Preston), grandson, Sam Shooter Smith Crawford. Son, Anthony Mullins, sister Nancy Fisher, niece Carrie Fisher, nephew Drew Fisher. Nephews Brandon Clowers (Lauren) and Cameron Clowers (Rachelle) , mother-in-law Peggy Soard, brother-in-Law Glendon McNeil, Sister in Law, Alesia Clowers and many, many cousins, Sam had a special cousin Gill Bradshaw. He is survived by two best friends Carl Byrum and Mike Green.
Sam was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Glenna McNeil Crawford, his parents, Sam and Helen Crawford Sr, brother Dave Alfred Crawford, sisters Mary Ann McFall (David), Martha Lou Corbin (Bill), nephew Dave McFall.
A very special thank you to the Quality Private Care nurse staff that have taken excellent care of Sam. His caregivers, Marcia Fouch, Tyler Kuhn, Kelley Winston, and Melissa Bonomo. The family wishes to express deep gratitude to all of them for their compassionate care and dedication. Amedisys Hospice also to receive appreciation for their care.
Sam’s service will be Saturday September 12th, 2026, at Weatherford Mortuary, 1:00-3:00 for receiving of friends, Service to follow at 3:00 with Pastor Glenn Leffew. Sam will be laid to rest in the Crawford Cemetery on George Light Rd following the service. Sam will be given full Military Honors.
