James W. Crawford

CRAWFORD, James W.
86, entered into eternal rest at his winter residence at High Point Community, Brooksville, Florida, Thursday, October 23, 2008. Jim was born in Cameron Mills, NY, January 3, 1922 and was the son of William and Isabella Bastian Crawford. Jim lived most of his life in Cameron Mills, was a graduate of Addison High School and attended Alfred University for two years before joining the U.S. Air Force, serving in the Asian and Pacific Theatres during World War II. After his Honorable Discharge he joined the family business, "Crawford's Store", where he worked until his retirement. After retirement he resided in Painted Post, NY during the summer months and Brooksville, Florida (High Point Community) winters. Jim was active in public service, he served as Supervisor of the Town of Rathbone for 28 years, the Steuben County Board of Supervisors for 20 years, was a Director of Community National Bank from 1972 to 1992, was President of Town Line Cemetery, and was for 13 years Chairman of Steuben County Democratic Committee. He was a member and Past Master of Cameron Mills Lodge Free and Accepted Masons, a 32nd Degree Mason, he was a member Consistory of Corning, Williams-Greengrass Post American Legion of Addison, and the Cameron Mills United Methodist Church. After retirement he was a member of the High Point Golf Club for 16 years. Jim is survived by his devoted wife, Dorothy, of 55 years; daughters, Jane Crawford of Baltimore, MD and Patricia (Philippe) Moisa of McLean, VA; son, William (Tricia) Crawford of Greenville, SC; grandchildren, Christopher, Nicholas, and Michelle Cilip, Alexander and Lea Moisa, James Cameron Crawford, and Kendall Crawford; one brother, Russell (Elizabeth) Crawford of Lutz, FL; and three nieces and six nephews. Jim was predeceased by two sisters, Ruth Frank and Helen Willis. The family wishes to thank everyone for all the friendship that has been extended to them from their Florida and New York residences. It has been very overwhelming and heart warming to know so many people care. Jim had been sick for a long time, but went peacefully for which we are thankful. At this time the family wants to thank our wonderful pastor, Robert Tompkins and his wife, Susan. The many prayers, hospital and home visits were appreciated. We also want to thank the visitation Pastor at Mariner United Methodist Church, Eugene Setchel for the home and hospital visits in Florida. A memorial will be held at a later date at which time the family will furnish all flowers. Anyone wishing to donate in his memory may do so by sending contributions to the Cameron Mills United Methodist Church (Well Fund), c/o Joan Hood, PO Box 19, Cameron Mills, NY 14820 or the Town Line Cemetery, c/o Herb Smith, Jr., 6139 County Rte. 119, Cameron, NY 14819. Arrangements have been entrusted to H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home, 1607 Main St., Woodhull, NY.