Donald L. Crawford, age 77, of Columbus, Ohio passed away October 31, 2012. He was born August 14, 1935 in Mt. Sterling, Ohio to the late Avery and Gladys (Hiles) Crawford. He served in the U.S. National Guard and was a member of Church of the Living Word. Donald retired from Akzo Chemical Coatings, formerly Hanna Paint Company. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Linda (Gunn) Crawford; children, Kelley (John) Koontz, Sheri (Joe) Therrien and Donald Jr. (Lisa) Crawford. He was Papa to two very special boys, grandsons Gabriel and Aaron; also survived by his special cousin Patty Gloyd. Family will receive friends 4-8pm Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Schoedinger North Chapel, 5554 Karl Rd., Columbus, OH 43229 where services will be held Friday at 10am; Pastor Steve Biffle, officiating; interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories or extend condolences.