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BORN
1928
DIED
2008
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3344 White Settlement Road
Fort Worth, Texas
Rufus Crawford Obituary
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Saturday in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests Community Hospice of Texas, 6100 Western Plaza, Suite 500, Fort Worth, Texas 76107.
Rufus was born March 30, 1928, in Campbell, Mo. He served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from the Fort Worth Police Department.
Rufus was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy.
Survivors: Daughter, Sharon Lantz and husband, Wayne, of Fort Worth; brother, Jeff Crawford; and sister, Lavelle Riddle.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ken Watts
October 23, 2008
As a young officer I worked with Jake in the City Jail. Many times work at night in a jail consists of early work followed by many long conversations about everything in life. I learned a lot from Jake, from how to take things in stride to hitting a soft draw. Jake was a fine man who taught by example and never looked to tell people they were wrong. I wish my sons had known him. The world is too short on role models and he was a good one.
Kerri Berry, RN
October 23, 2008
I will miss our our days of sausage and pancakes and bicuits and gravy! You have touched my heart in a very special way! You gave great hugs! Im so happy that you are with Dorothy again - i am also happy that I will again meet up with you one day! God bless you Jake! You were so special to me and I will really miss you and think of you often!
Chuck King
October 23, 2008
Jake was the true defination of a gentleman. He was always calm and level headed. I enjoyed working with and playing golf with Jake. He will be truly missed. May God bless your family and comfort you.
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