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Charles “Chuck” Ray Crawford, age 68, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on September 22, 2025, in Mountain Home. He was born on September 8, 1957, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Ray and Shelba Hicks Crawford.
Chuck was a talented Master Electrician, beginning his career with Fisk Electric Company before moving to Arkansas to establish his own business, Bull Shoals Electric. Known for his hard work and dedication, he earned the trust and friendship of many customers throughout the years.
On February 19, 2011, in Eureka Springs, Chuck married the love of his life, Jeni. Together, they built a life filled with laughter, adventure, and love. In 2021, they made Mountain Home their home after moving from Rogers. Chuck enjoyed fishing on the lake, tending to his vegetable garden, caring for his beloved cats, and taking day trips with Jeni. Above all, he cherished time spent with family.
Chuck is survived by his loving wife, Jeni Crawford of Mountain Home, AR; his father, Ray F. Crawford of Mountain Home, AR; his sister, Christi (Terry) Partee of Bull Shoals, AR; stepchildren, Lacey (Matt) Osborn of Mountain Home, AR, Tyler (Kristen Cheesman) Walker of Flippin, AR, and Megan (Jacob) Moore of Searcy, AR; granddaughters, Kennedy Moore and Madeline Osborn; niece, Autumn (Neal) Phillips of Austin, TX; great-nephew and niece, Chase and Rylee Phillips; as well as many dear friends and loyal customers.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Shelba Hicks Crawford.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Kirby & Family Funeral Home in Mountain Home. Funeral Service for Chuck will be on Monday, September 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Kirby & Family Funeral Home in Mountain Home, with Life Celebrant Heather Marsalis officiating. Chuck will be laid to rest at Kirby’s Tucker Memorial Cemetery, Mountain Home, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Terry Partee, Neal Phillips, Tyler Walker, Jacob Moore, Tom Marler, and Matt Osborn.
Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas. An online obituary and guestbook are available at http://www.kirbyandfamily.com
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600 Hospital Dr PO Box 346, Mountain Home, AR 72653


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