Gifford "Trix" Crawford
Gifford "Trix" Crawford
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"Trix" Gifford Crawford, 68, of Earlysville, died on Tuesday, August 10, 2010.
He was born on July 3, 1942, in Scottsville, Virginia, the son of the late James M. Crawford and Emma Shifflett Crawford.
He was an Electrician at Design Electric Company and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose.
Surviving him are the love of his life, Rachael Crawford Sipe; his two daughters, Donna Wheaton of Lake Monticello and Vonda Crawford and her husband, Glenn Mills, of Greene County; four grandchildren, Gary Wheaton and his wife, Heather, of Lake Monticello, Chucky Wheaton of Fluvanna, Robin Wheaton of Fluvanna, and Safari Mills of Ruckersville; two great-grandchildren, Autumn Wheaton and Ashton Wheaton of Fluvanna; one sister, Joyce Shifflett and her husband, Kenas, of Earlysville; two brothers, Wendell Crawford of Charlottesville and Odell Crawford and his wife, Joyce, of Elkton, Virginia; and four nephews, Kenny Crawford and Darryl Crawford of Elkton, Kenny Shifflett of Earlysville and Greg Shifflett of Ruckersville.
A graveside funeral service will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, August 15, 2010, at the Evergreen Cemetery with Pastor Johnny Hartless officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2010, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Greene County SPCA, PO Box 358, Stanardsville, VA 22980.
Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Mike Lynch
May 31, 2011
I'm very sorry for your loss. I worked with Trix a number of years ago and I just learned about his death. Trix was a wonderful person, co-worker, advice giver and was also very funny. You could always count on him to keep you laughing. The world will definitely be a different place without him. May god bless you all.
September 2, 2010
Never a dull moment with Trix, I enjoyed our time working at Design Electric togeather. Just heard the news, very sad to hear it, I will never forget some of the times we had.
Rest in peace "Hoss"
Bryan Vonn
Melissa Figueroa
August 19, 2010
I work at Trix's State Farm insurance office. I had many great conversations with him and always looked forward to his visits monthly. He really seemed to have a gusto for life. I was terribly saddened by the news of this tragedy and sincerely wish you all comfort in all the wonderful memories of him.
nancy and jerry bowers
August 17, 2010
Joyce and family!!!!! There's not enought words to say how sorry we are about Trix... We have many, many wonderful memories about him that we won't ever forget, like all the delicious breakfast we had with him at your house, and how he would always say''Joyce, i'm not eating, I just ate. Before you knpw it he would eat the biggest breakfeast... We have shared many laughs together.He will be missed by all who knew him...Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you and the whole family......Hope to see you soon...
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Julia Diggs
August 17, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Wayne Woodward
August 16, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Trix.He was a good person that always took time to speak and be polite.Enjoyed being around him.
Ivan Herndon
August 16, 2010
Trix was a great man and showed respect to his fellow coworkers. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are to those that loved him.
curtis snow Jr
August 16, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
curtis snow Jr
August 16, 2010
Thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow.
August 15, 2010
So sorry of Gifford's death; he was a good person and hard worker, and an honest man, we send our prayers to his family, God bless, Dorothy & Eddie Morris, Earlysville, VA
Merleen Reese
August 15, 2010
Very sorry to hear of your loss. The family will be in my thoughts.
Roger and Vicki Snow
August 15, 2010
Thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow.
Dennie Crawford
August 15, 2010
Trix was a good and honest man and a joy to be around. He was my brother and friend. I will miss him always and forever.
Patricia Borrego
August 14, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Cindy Gentry
August 14, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
August 14, 2010
I consider myself very fortunate to have known Gifford "Trix" Crawford for some 20 years, both professionally through the construction industry, and for the last eight years as a close friend. Trix was very knowledgable, industrious and respected as a master electrician. Trix also was a walking book of knowledge, eager to learn every day.
Trix was very generous with his time and talents assisting anyone in need, never accepting payment for his good deeds.
I experienced this generosity in many ways, particularly as chairman of the Dogwood Vietnam Memorial. Trix assisted me many times with electrical problems at the Memorial never accepting payment.
I, and all who knew Trix are saddened by his untimely death, and shall miss him very much.
Jim Shisler, Charlottesville, Virginia
Jerri Sheehan
August 13, 2010
Trix was my uncle and I will truly miss him. He was always friendly and respect-ful to me and my children. We will always remember him as being a good person and a good uncle.
Buddy Beard
August 13, 2010
Trix was a good man he would do anything for you he was fun to work with I am sorry he is gone but he will never be forgotten we had good time
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