James "Jim" Crawford

Following graduation from New Madison High School, in New Madison, Ohio, Jim graduated from Purdue University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 1955, and from Indiana-Purdue University, Fort Wayne with his master’s degree in 1972. He spent his career working as a Registered Professional Engineer at ITT Aerospace/Optical Division for 29 years in Fort Wayne until his retirement in 1993. Jim was an active member of the Bethel United Methodist Church in Fort Wayne, as well as the Maumee Masonic Lodge #725, F. & A. M. He was a member of the Mizpah Temple Shrine and the Scottish Rite. Jim was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, Indiana State Rifle and Pistol, and the Indiana Rifle and Pistol High Power, in which he was chairman in 1974. Jim was married to his lovely wife, Phyllis A. (Fisher) Crawford, for 67 years, and she survives him. Also surviving are his children, Roger Crawford, Elaine (Vic) Wheeler, and Larry (Angie) Crawford; as well as grandchildren, Lindsay Crawford, Andrew Crawford, and Megan Crawford. He was proceeded in death by his parents, and also by his brother, Jerry Crawford.

A Celebration of Jim's Life will be held from 1:00 to 3:00pm on Friday, April 29, 2022, at The TowneHouse Retirement Community, 2209 St. Joe Center Road, Fort Wayne. He will be laid to rest in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fort Jefferson, Ohio, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his honor may be directed to the Shriner's Children's Hospital, or Bethel United Methodist Church, Fort Wayne. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for Jim's family may be shared at www.McCombandSons.com