Charles Harold Crawford Sr.

Charles Harold Crawford, Sr., 79, of Staunton, passed away on Monday November 18, 2013 at his residence

Mr. Crawford was born on September 5, 1934 in Greene County and was a son of the late Walter Riley and Leona (Shifflett) Crawford. Charlie was a self-employed mechanical contractor for many years prior to his retirement. He loved to fish, work, dance, and tend his gardens. He was also a very talented musician, playing bluegrass gospel music in several bands, most recently in “Jam Band”. He was also a former member of the Moose.

Charlie was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Louise (Fridley) Crawford.

Mr. Crawford is survived by his son, Charles Harold “Chuck” Crawford, Jr., and his wife Terry of Staunton; a daughter, Leona Rusmisel and husband William of Staunton; two sisters, Martha Windsor of Mint Spring, Margie Crawford and husband Andrew of Greene County; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Crawford was preceded in death by three sisters, Arncie Morris, Lois Morris, Odessa Shifflett; and two brothers, Thomas Crawford and Donald Crawford.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday November 21, 2013 at 2 PM at the Staunton Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes with Pastor John Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 PM at the funeral home.

Active pallbearers for the service will be Danny Heavner, Benny Potter, J.B. Smith, Dale Hiner, B.J. Moore, and Larry Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren.

Those wishing may share a memory or an online condolence by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements entrusted to the Staunton Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.