Jimmy-Crum-Obituary

Jimmy Crum

Columbus, Ohio

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Jimmy Crum, Columbus' "Dean of Sports," died Jan. 5, 2009 at age 80.

The local TV legend, who spent more than 40 years as a sportscaster for WCMH-TV (Channel 4), was born Oct. 21, 1928, as James W. Crum, but was known to everyone as "Jimmy." Crum was known for his flashy sport coats and...

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you were the best my friend, i'll never forget working the telethon with you, a real class act my friend, truly the king of plaid SGT. Brian K. Hankison

coloring staute of liberty

I will truly miss him!

WE LOVE YOU JIMMY

he will be sadly missed and he was a wonderful person!! rip jimmy!!! always in our herats !! THE EZELL FAMILY

As a life-long resident of Central Ohio, I have fond memories of listening to Jimmy on OSU basketball
games. Jimmy and his legacy will always be in my heart. HOW ABOUT THAT SPORTS FANS?

A'Legend', few earn the right to be considered one, but Mr. Crum did , not only in his profession, but in his life. As a person period. I had the good fortune to sit with him twice when he came to do our little sports talk show with us.I looked at someone that to me was just larger than life.He looked at us as if we were equals.The measure of a good and humble man.God bless Jimmy Crum and his family.

Dear Steve and Kelly, I knew Steve and
Chris from Doctors North. My thoughts go out to you and your family. I grew up with your Dad on TV and know he was a great person and added so much to the lives of many people. Becky Burton, RN, BSN, CNOR- Nationwide Childrens Hospital

Tothe crum family .Iam sorry to here about jimmy .he was a great man in life ,

Jimmy Crum is truly a legend in Columbus as illustrated here by the outpouring of people whose lives were better just knowing Jimmy or even watching him on TV. He meant a lot to my sister & my family. Ever since we met him in 1983 when my sister was the Easter Seals Poster Child, he has symbolized hope & happiness. While this is a sad time for all who knew him, it's even more the celebration of a wonderful man who truly loved life.

Dear Jim, Kelly, and family,
I share in your sorrow. Your Dad is a treasure that we all shared while he was here. I share in your sorrow, and I will pray that God will give you peace and comfort that you never dreamed possible. If everyone would live life as your dad did, this world would be such a better place! He leaves a wonderful legacy of love and respect for life that will live on. He lives on thru all that he is, and all that he has done for all of us.
In Christian love,