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Alexander Crawford Obituary

Alexander Watson Crawford, 81, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 2, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Mary Crawford; first wife, Ethel Crawford; and his brothers, Jessie, Roy, Frank and Howard Crawford. He is survived by his wife, Linda Crawford; stepson, Billy Crawford; stepdaughter, Amanda Jones; his three daughters, Mary and Butch Jones, of Salem, Charlotte and Roger Stiles, of North Carolina, and Betty Lawrence, of Salem; two sons, Lewis Crawford, of Roanoke, and Henry Crawford, of Salem; brothers, Raymond and Isabelle Crawford, and Luther Crawford; sisters, Violet Clingenpeel and Mary G. Wray; sisters-in-law, Eva Herns and Edith Goff; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, sister and brother-in-laws, and friends. A memorial service will be conducted 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2009, at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, February 4, 2009, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. The family requests no flowers. To send condolences online please register at www.johnmoakey.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Feb. 3 to Feb. 4, 2009.

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margaret buck

February 5, 2009

Lewis,Henry and family ,we are sorry about your dad, another angel gone to heaven .....we are here if you need anything.
Jamie,Maragert,Roby and Family

Melody Palmer

February 5, 2009

I was so sorry to see that Mr Crawford had passed away. He was always a pleasure to wait on at our bank. I know that he was so concerned for his family . He will be greatly missed.

Pearl E Saunders

February 5, 2009

Henry, Mary and Betty,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mara Savamovicm

February 4, 2009

Henry, I am so sorry for your loss. May GOD be with you and comfort you at this time.

Linda Goad

February 4, 2009

Henry, Betty and Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. May GOD be with you and comfort you at this time.

Helen Norman

February 4, 2009

Betty,Henry and Mary, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Alfred Craighead

February 4, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tony Morgan

February 4, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Joe Akers

February 4, 2009

Henry I am so sorry for your loss.

Carolyn Robertson

February 4, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dianne Paxton

February 4, 2009

Henry-My prayers are with you and all of your family, I know how hard it is to lose a parent. May you take comfort in knowing your fathers suffering is over and how much he loved all of you.

Jerry Campbell

February 4, 2009

Sorry to hear about your loss. At times like these its nice to know you have friends that care and to realize their prayers are with you and your family.

Kathy Cruff

February 4, 2009

Henry, Betty and Mary,
I was so sad to hear of your fathers passing. I know you will miss him greatly. Heaven has one more angel and I'm sure your Mom was happy to see him come and be with her in Heaven.

Biljana Vrljic

February 4, 2009

Henry & Family,
Sorry for the loss of your father.You all are in my prayers.

Carolyn Niday

February 4, 2009

Henry & Family,
Sorry for the loss of your father.
You and your Family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jewelry Receiving Family

Lisa Tuckwiller

February 4, 2009

To the family,
I am sorry to hear about the death. You all are in my prayers.

Eric Bell

February 3, 2009

Betty, Henry, Mary - Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Jeff Parrack

February 3, 2009

I was sorry to hear about Crawfords passing. Used to see him in Wal-Mart filling up the bannanas. He was a real pleasure to talk to while I was filling the bread. I will miss him dearly.

Wanda Lambert

February 3, 2009

Henry and Family,
My prayers are with you all.

Nina Blankenship

February 3, 2009

Henry I am so sorry for your loss. May GOD be with you and comfort you at this time.

Phillip Priest

February 3, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

michelle jones

February 3, 2009

Betty,Henry and all your family my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sharon Hyde

February 3, 2009

Betty,Henry and Mary, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He is now rejoicing with Jesus in Heaven. May God give you all peace, comfort and strength in the days to come. love, Sharon.

John Hungate

February 3, 2009

To the Crawford family. We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The staff of Medi Home Care.

sherry barker

February 3, 2009

Betty, Henry and family - My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Gail Lovern

February 3, 2009

Henry, Betty and Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. May GOD be with you and comfort you at this time. Much love to you.

BRENDA &TRENDA MINNIX

February 3, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Donna Rucker

February 3, 2009

Dear Betty and Henry-My prayers are with you and all of your family, I know how hard it is to lose a parent. May you take comfort in knowing your fathers suffering is over and how much he loved all of you. May your fond memories help comfort you in this difficult time.

Pat Jeffries

February 3, 2009

I am thinking about you just remember what I told you he was ready to go home with your mother.

Kim Stuart

February 3, 2009

Crawdad is going to be greatly missed. He was one of the sweetest people I have ever been able to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with his faimly.
God Bless

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