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Elijah CRAWFORD Obituary

CRAWFORD, Elijah Sr. 71, Clearwater passed away March 14, 2013. A native of Valdosta, GA. He was the owner of Eli's Bar-B-Que, Dunedin. He was a member of the Mt. Olive MB Church, Clearwater. Memories will be cherished by his wife, Veronica; mother, Bertha Crawford; 5 children, 10 grands; 2 great-grands; 6 brothers; 7 sisters; brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews; cousins; special friends; devoted employees; supportive customers and business aquaintances. Funeral services 1 pm Saturday, March 23 at Mt. Olive MB Church, 1124 Harvey Ln., with viewing on Friday 6:30-8 pm at the church. Young's FH 727-442-2388

Published by Tampa Bay Times on Mar. 20, 2013.
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My heart goes out to Veronica and the family. "E" was truly a good and loyal friend indeed. He will be missed by many, he had a hear of gold. Rest in Peace my brother and friend. "J"

Jefferson Quansah

April 19, 2013

"E" You are so missed! you have no idea of the life's you've touched thru out your 71 yrs of living. I can hear the funny things you would say when we were all together. You kept us all cracking up! I have found myself even using some of your sayings at times. Veronica is doing well! At time she has her moments as expected, but we can laugh and cry together. Don't worry Bro! I will keep my promises, but you know yo' wife. I missed you today at Mt.Olive in the kitchen with us. But your memories were so strong and your name was brought up often. We will meet again and start our laughter All over again. I Love you Brother and my close friend! Linda

Linda Dixon-Quansah

April 14, 2013

Hello, My name is stephanie Crawford; I am the daughter of Elijah Crawford Sr. I just wanted to extend a big THANK YOU to each of you... Your kind words and time exhausted to comment are greatly appreciated.

March 24, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Roni and the Family! Love Always, Minister Taylor and family

Min. Donald Taylor

March 23, 2013

Thank you for loving my family like your own. It has been my privilege working for you these past 8 years. You were so much more than my boss, you were a father to me and grandfather to my girls. I will never forget that.I am happy for you to be with our heavenly father, but i will miss your sweet smile and kind heart. I love you Eli.

Natalie Montague

March 23, 2013

Eli was a wonderful friend, and we will all miss his great smile and kind words and wisdom. No one could make that BBQ sing like he did! Tamara Helms

March 22, 2013

Our heartfelt sympathy goe out to the entire Crawford family. May God bles you all. From Mr. & Mrs. Willie Turner, Valdosta,GA

March 22, 2013

Our sympathy goes uot to the entire Crawford family. May God Bless you all.

March 22, 2013

My condolences go out to the ENTIRE Crawford family. May you find strength and comfort in the Word of GOD, and keep the Legacy Alive. Rest in Heaven, Mr. Eli

Eric Campbell

March 21, 2013

Deloris Wilkins

March 21, 2013

You will truly be miss....That smile was awesome my prayers
Go out to your family look to the hills.

Deloris Wilkins

March 21, 2013

My prayers go out to the family

Janice Mosley

March 21, 2013

Eli was a great guy, always something nice to say with a smile.

Chris Dunn

March 21, 2013

Blessed ae they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.. Matthew 5:4
May God continue to comfort you Veronia and family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers..

Willie and Debra Harris

March 21, 2013

MUCH LOVE Mr ELI. FROM THE BROWN, KEENE & COLLINS FAMILY.

March 21, 2013

MSVICTORIA

March 21, 2013

OOOOO WE ALL LUV YOU & I'M SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST, & THAT U ARE GONE. WE LOVE THE BBQ/SOULFOOD YOU'VE ALWAYS COOK, & GLAD TO KNOW THAT ELI'S WILL LOVE & LIVE ON IN THE BIG FooT BBQ.

MsVictoria

March 21, 2013

To the Crawford Family,
Sending Caring Thoughts-
Words never seem adequate,but know that caring hearts are reaching out to yours and sending petitions to our Father in Heaven on your behalf, we love you all,With Deepest Sympathy.

Clarence/Gloria Barber

March 20, 2013

Can't believe the man with the best barbecue in Pinellas County is gone! God knows best. I want to say that I am proud to have been Eli's friend. I have plenty of memories of how we would talk and I would tell Eli that his barbecue was no good!!! And he would say to me "Well, Vic if it ain't no good, why you keep coming back"!! He always had a smile on his face and such a good spirit. I pray for the family in this difficult time. I pray his children keep his legacy alive. Mr. Elijah Crawford gone,but never to be forgotten. RIP my Friend

Victor Williams

March 20, 2013

STILL CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ARE GONE!!! WHAT A GREAT MAN YOU WERE!!! ALWAYS KEPT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE, AND HAD THE HEART OF A GIANT!! YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED, MR. ELI!!! MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS THE CRAWFORD FAMILY IN THEIR TIME OF BEREAVEMENT.

KANDI WILLIAMS

March 20, 2013

The life of Mr. Elijah is gone,but the lives he touched are many. I pray for peace and strength for his family as you go through this difficult time. Please know that we care and love you all.

Sincerely,
Juanita Elmore and family

March 20, 2013

May God Hold You In The Palms Of His Hands As You Go Through This Difficult Time!

The Holloways

March 20, 2013

Missing you uncle Eli!!!!!!

Cherisse Worlds

March 20, 2013

To the family he will truly be miss I loved coming there every Friday before work prayer are with you

Randy Lovelace

March 20, 2013

My prayer are with your family may he GOD shower you with peace and love

Katrena Sabbides

March 20, 2013

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW. KEEP THE FAITH BECAUSE GOD IS WITH YOU ALWAYS!

Valdeese&Eugene Hull

March 20, 2013

GOD designed Eli aka to me (Zeek)to be a unique,distinct,significant person unlike any other individual on the face of the earth,throughout the vast expanse of time. The mold was broken,never to be used again,once he entered the flow of mankind... I will forever carry you in my spirit. I love you I do. your sister in CHRIST, Candace

Candace Brooks

March 20, 2013

We are not doing our work as a competition with others but simply to carry our own load. "You did that." Galatians 6:4 Let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. Thanks for being a model of success for me as well as others to follow.

Eugene Miller

March 20, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Danny & Brenda Berry

March 20, 2013

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