Edward L. Crawford, 63, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 in Jacksonville, FL, after a long illness. He was born May 22, 1951 to Leland and Helen Crawford in Denver, CO. Ed retired from the United States Navy after 28 years, 9 months, and 16 days, but no one was counting. He loved to craft homemade wine, ride his motorcycle and build model airplanes. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Julia, daughter Jessica (André) Spicer of Jacksonville, FL, son Nathan (Heather) Crawford of Piedmont, SC, daughter Jennifer (Paul) Burbos of Orange Park, FL, 6 grandchildren (Sarah, Ciarra, Gavin, Lauren, Lynne and Micah) as well as other extended family and friends. A visitation will be held on Monday, May 18, 2015 from 6:00-8:00pm in the chapel of Hardage-Giddens Town & Country Funeral Home. Funeral services to be held in the chapel on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 11:00am with interment to follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery at 2:00pm, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Edward’s name to Community Hospice of Northeast FL, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.