Gerald Crawford, 72, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born September 12, 1944 to James and Ethel Crawford in Jacksonville, FL. Gerald loved going to theme parks…just to be there. He also enjoyed fishing, playing Santa and to go on cruises with his wife to the Bahamas. Gerald is survived by his wife of 7 years Karen, three daughters Angela (Joel) Norris, Nicole Thornton, Susan Wheeler, one son Jerry (Stacey) Crawford, three brothers Harold Crawford, Eddie Wilson, Bobby Crawford, two sisters Louann Murphy, Geneva Moyle, six grandchildren Nina, Kayla, Hunter, Jordan, Angelina, Isabell and one great-grandchild Kol. A visitation for friends will be held on Friday, October 21, 2016 from 10-11am in the chapel of Hardage-Giddens Town & Country Funeral Home. Funeral services to begin at 11am with interment to follow at Riverside Memorial Park.