Arnold Anton Crawford Sr

He was born February 26th, 1952 in Independence Louisiana, the son of Robert and Ivy Crawford.

Arnold moved with his family to California when he was two years old. He graduated from Fremont High School. Arnold married Dorthy Crawford and they welcomed their son Derrick Crawford. With his love for music he would go on to own two record stores in Los Angeles. He then moved to Moreno Valley to start a new chapter in his life with his new wife Kathy Crawford and their son Arnold Crawford Jr. A few years later they would welcome their second son Andrew Crawford. He went to work for the Riverside County Housing Authority for the next ten years. He left that job to go work for the Community Development Commission for the County of Los Angeles as an Assistant director of Housing Service, where he would retire. He then would move on to his best title yet grandpa aka yah-yah. He took pride in going to every award ceremony, being front and center for every performance. Back to school shopping, homework, doctors appointments, he was there. He was so involved at his grandkids school he was elected President for Val Verde Elementary. He was also involved with the Riverside Office of Education where he sat on a few boards as Sergeant at Arms and Policy Council Representative for Perris Head Start.

He is survived by his three sons Derrick Crawford, Arnold Crawford Jr. and Andrew Crawford. His six grandchildren Derrick Crawford III, Zharia Crawford, Antonio Crawford, Angelina Crawford, Arnold Crawford III and Aliyah Crawford. His daughter in law Vanessa Crawford, as well as his sister Ivy Nell Harrison and brother Robert Carl Crawford.

Visitation will be held August 23,2018 from 4-8pm at Miller Jones Mortuary 23618 Sunnymead Blvd in Moreno Valley. Funeral Service will be August 24,2018 at 10 am at Miller Jones Mortuary. After service we will head to Menifee Valley Cemetery 26770 Murrieta Rd. Sun City at 12. Officiating service Pastor Corinthia Gonzales and Bishop Luther Fore.

A Fallen Limb

A limb has fallen from the family tree,

I keep hearing a voice that says "Grieve not for me." Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with your life, don't worry about falls. I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin. Until the day comes we're together again.

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