Richmond, Virginia
CRAWFORD, Harry Stephenson Jr., M.D., departed this life on Thursday, June 19, 2008. Preceding him in death were his parents, Ruth S. and Harry S. Crawford Sr.; and son, Daniel Crawford. Dr. Crawford is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Lane Crawford; two sons, Dr. Harry S. Crawford III (Flora) of Harrisonburg, Va. and Major (Ret.) Franklin L. Crawford (Verona) of Chesapeake, Va.; two daughters, Mary S. and Ruth A. Crawford of Richmond; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; brother, Franklin H. Crawford (Charlotte); daughter-in-law, Pamela Crawford of Suffolk, Va.; seven sisters-in-law, Clara Brown, Verna Haynes (Oci), Rose Davis (John) and Anita K. Lane, all of St. Louis, Mo., Muriel Pulliam (Oscar) of Omaha, Neb., Marion Lane of San Diego, Calif. and Vonceil Lane of Gulfport, Miss.; two brothers-in-law, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Charles A. Lane (Louise) of Omaha, Neb. and William Lane of St. Louis, Mo.; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Dr. Crawford was a graduate of Armstrong High School, Virginia Union University and Meharry Medical School and attended Howard University, School of Medicine. He served in the U.S. Navy and practiced medicine in Richmond for more than 40 years. Following retirement, Dr. Crawford worked at the Church Hill Clinic. For more than 17 years, he worked with the Sickle Cell Initiative Program and was inducted into the Sickle Cell Hall of Fame. Dr. Crawford was the team physician for the Armstrong and Maggie Walker High Schools and he was a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America. Dr. Crawford was the treasurer of the Richmond Medical Society for more than 25 years. He was also a member of the Old Dominion Medical Society and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. The family will receive friends at Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Sts., Wednesday, June 25, 2008, from 7 to 8 p.m. The Omega service of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity will be held during this time. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2008, at 1 p.m. at the Second Baptist Church, 3300 Broad Rock Road, Richmond, Va. 23234. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Florence Neal Cooper Smith Sickle Cell Initiative, at MCV Foundation, P.O. Box 980234, Richmond, Va. 23298-0234.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
To Mary Crawford and Family:
Mary, please accept my heartfelt condolence for the passing of Dr. Crawford. I have always heard wonderful things about your father. He was obviously a good man. Please know that you and your entire family are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Kevin Canada
Kevin Canada
June 27, 2008 | Kennesaw, GA
To The Crawford Family:
I was sadden to here about the passing of Dr. Crawford...I knew him from Barton Heights and went to school with his son Daniel and Mary...May his LEGACY live on forever...May GOD Strengthen You During This Time of Bereavement...
Cherylene Edwards-Smith
June 26, 2008 | Richmond, VA
I am praying that God will grant you the strength and courage you need at this difficult time.
Robert & Sylvia Melvin Jr.
June 25, 2008 | Richmond, VA
I am praying that God will grant you the strength and courage you need this difficult time.
Robert & Sylvia Melvin Jr.
June 25, 2008 | Richmond, VA
Deaconess Crawford and Family
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your husband and loved one. I am praying for you and your family. To encourage you along the way. Keep looking to the hills whence cometh your help; your help cometh from the Lord; He will comfort you because it is Written.
He said he would never leave nor forsaken you. Dr. Crawford's place was prepared for him and ready so God whisper and said Peace Be Thine.
Helen Day, Friend from the Women's Auxiliary
June 25, 2008 | Richmond, VA
during your time of sorrow may Gods blessings be with you,
Joseph Garnett Sr
June 25, 2008 | Norfolk, VA
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this, your time of sorrow. Please know that we care and that our friend will be missed.
Clarence and Grace Townes
June 25, 2008 | Richmond, VA
My deepest sympathy. May the prayers I utter along with the actions of loved ones and friends be of comfort to you at this time.
Lisa Townes
June 25, 2008 | Richmond, VA
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
FELECIA JOYNER
June 25, 2008 | RICHMOND
