Wallace Crawford

Wallace "Wally" Wales Crawford Mr. Wallace "Wally" Wales Crawford, 82, formerly of Bristol Tennessee, died on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Tenn. Born in Waynesville, N.C., he was the son of the late Wiley E. Crawford and Lily Lucille Hill Crawford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by spouse, Dicie Alice Crawford. A native of Waynesville, Wallace was a "rabid" NCSU Wolfpack Alumnus. Mr. Crawford was a Korean War veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. He was a textile engineer by trade for many years working for American Enka Corporation, Olin-Matheson, Beaunit and Camac. He later changed careers and worked in the Beauty and Barber Supply Business. He worked for Irwin's in Bristol Tennessee, and Raymond's out of Nashville, Tenn. He was a proud member of State Street United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Fidelis Sunday School Class for many years before moving to Maryville, Tenn. to be closer to family. Throughout the years his hobbies included trout fishing, hunting, gardening, sports and family. He continued the love of watching birds that he shared with his wife Dicie, during their 53 year marriage. Mr. Crawford is survived by daughter, Alice C. Nichols and husband Chet Nichols of Rockford, Tenn.; son, Stan Crawford and wife Beth Crawford of Knoxville; four grandchildren, Kristin Nichols, Katelyn Nichols, Madelyn Crawford, Caroline Crawford; two nieces, Donna Walters and Stephanie Crawford; two nephews, Tommy Crook and Jeff Crawford; sister-in-law, Bette Morgan. The family will receive friends from 2 until 3:45 Sunday, June 27, 2010, at Oakley Cook Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 4 at the Oakley Cook Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Mike Jackson and Rev. Mark Hicks officiating. The committal service and interment will be held at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jim Norton, Bob Leifert, Steve Layendecker, Tommy Crook, Mike Walters and Clinton Helton. Honorary pallbearers will be Fidelis Sunday School Class . Memorial contributions may be sent to the charity of your choice; or to Alice's favorite, "Habitat for Humanity." Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting www.oakley-cook.com Arrangements especially for Mr. Crawford and his family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.