Quaker City, OH – James A Crawford, 82, of Quaker City, formerly from Dalton, passed away at his home on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016.
He was born in Procious, WV, on Jan. 10, 1934, a son of the late Annos C. Crawford and Emma Woods.
Mr. Crawford was a retired maintenance mechanic for Volvo GM Heavy Truck in Orville plant one. He was a member of the Massillon Moose Lodge 481 and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating.
James left behind his wife of 58 years, Hazel R. (Anderson) Crawford; three daughters, Marquette (Robert) Kvochick of Quaker City, Bonita Graybill of Byesville and Patricia (Anthony) McLaughlin of Marietta; a son, James E. (Jennifer) Crawford of Quaker City; a sister, Norma Chapman of Elk River, WV; four grandchildren, Jesse, Rebecca, Kyle and Shelby; five grand-children, Lilly, Landon, Mia, Adelyn and Colton; and many nieces and nephews.
James was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Dennis, Edward and Dencil Crawford; and a sister, Rita Bee.
Burial was in Guernsey Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Guernsey, PO Box 1165 Cambridge, Ohio 43725. James’ online tribute wall may be viewed and signed at www.bundy-lawfuneralhome.com
