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Mr. Crawford was born in Petersburg, Va., on Oct. 30, 1948, and was the eldest son of Erma Crawford Nichols and the late Roy William Crawford Jr. A Colonial Heights, Va., native, Mr. Crawford attended city schools and graduated from Virginia Tech in 1972. He also earned credits toward a master's degree in public administration and urban affairs and was a loyal Virginia Tech "Hokie" fan.
Mr. Crawford served in several professional governmental positions in and around the greater Richmond Metropolitan Area. He later served as county administrator in Floyd County, Va., and was a senior county and city official in North Carolina and Florida.
Mr. Crawford is survived by his wife of 18 years, Donna, and her sons, Brian and Daniel Wilner, plus daughter Cheryl Duckworth. His two grandchildren, Brooke and Samuel Wilner, provided him with much joy and pleasure. Mr. Crawford also leaves his mother, Erma; sisters, Marsha Benenhaly and Kelly Ingram; brothers, Mark and Chris Crawford; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, at the Second Presbyterian Church in Petersburg. Dr. Daniel E. Hale will officiate and the family will greet friends thereafter in the fellowship hall.
While flowers are acceptable and appreciated, those desiring to make a memorial contribution in Mr. Crawford's name are encouraged to consider a donation to Madison Home Care and Hospice, P.O. Box 69, Marshall, NC 28753. This is a non-profit agency whose mission is to provide clinical, emotional and spiritual care and support to elderly patients in the rural and remote North Carolina mountains.
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Jim Cornwell
September 21, 2007
I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked with Roy in Floyd and Craig. Roy was a dedicated public servant. He will be missed.
Karen Winston
September 21, 2007
Dear Crawford Family,
I work for the Hanover County Commissioner of the Revenue's office and had the privilege of working with Roy when he was in our planning office. "Roy Boy" was quite a character and good friend through the years, always keeping in touch. May you be comforted with memories and prayers from those whose lives were touched by Roy.
Rick Dunaway
September 20, 2007
Dear Crawford Family,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Bill and I played baseball together all our growing up lives and shared some wonderful experiences together, which included winning the Central District Championship in our senior year at CHHS. He was a good friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susan Blackburn
September 20, 2007
Dear Crawford Family, I worked with Roy many years ago in Hanover Co. We both worked in the Planning Office and were carpool buddies. He was a good friend and a joy to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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Dennis Talley
September 20, 2007
Marsha, I am truly sorry to hear about Roy. We worked at Chesterfield County together for a number of years. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lauri Harman
September 20, 2007
Dear Crawford Family,
I worked with Roy many years ago when he was employed in the Hanover County (VA) Planning Department. He was a delightful person and I enjoyed getting to know him the years he worked there. I worked in the Commissioner of Revenue's Office where his very good friend, Lois Chenault, was Commissioner. She was very fond of Roy also. They still kept in touch even in the last several months. Roy always said she was like a second mother to him.
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Roy will always be remembered for the fun person he was to have around.
Love,
M.C & Brenda Alderson
September 20, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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