John Edward “Eddie” Crawford, Jr., 54 of New Bern, died Sunday, March 25, 2012.
He was born September 19, 1957 at St. Lukes Hospital in New Bern, NC. He graduated from New Bern High School. Eddie was a self employed carpenter and painter. He loved fishing and sports and working around the house. He was preceded in death by his father, John Edward Crawford, Sr. He was a loving father, son, brother and friend to everyone he knew. He will be greatly missed by us all.
Eddie is survived by his mother, Barbara B. Crawford, his brother, David T. Crawford, one son, John Edward Crawford, III, one daughter, Racheal C. Davis, his granddaughter, Taylor E. Davis, all of New Bern; one grandson, Joshua H. Bell of Burlington, NC; his companion, Julia Bottone and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews and cousins.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, March 30, 2012 at New Bern Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Joe Glass officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Memorial donations in Eddie’s name may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital.
Online condolences may be made to the Crawford family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com