Mark Alan Crawford

Mark Alan Crawford obituary, California, MO

Mark Alan Crawford

Mark Crawford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bowlin Cantriel Funeral Services - California on Sep. 12, 2022.

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Mark Alan Crawford, 63 of Centertown, went home to heaven on Monday, September 12, 2022 at his residence.
He was born on June 6, 1959 at Latham Hospital in California, Missouri, to Bobby Crawford and Eileen (Haldiman) Crawford.
Mark was a 1977 graduate of California High School. He was united in marriage on May 3, 1980 to Susie (Lehman) Crawford who survives at the home. Mark enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren on the family farm where he loved to mushroom hunt. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church where he was an elder and friend to many.
Mark started work at Jefferson Asphalt in 1977 and continued with this same company (now Capital Paving) for 45 years.
Survivors include his wife, Susie; three children, Sabra Mertens (Donnie) California; Ben Crawford (Shelby) New Bloomfield; Whitney Allee (Quintin) California; mother, Eileen Crawford, California; brother, Randy Crawford, St. Martins; father-in-law, David Lehman and grandchildren Kari, Natalie, Jamey, Ayla, Oliver and Olivia.
He was preceded in death by his father Bobby Crawford and mother-in-law, Evelyn Lehman.
Visitation will be on Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 4:00 PM- 7:00 PM at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Funeral Service will be on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in California, MO.
Officiating will be Pastor Evandro Kopper.
Memorials are suggested to St. Paul's Lutheran Radio Ministry.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Service of California, MO.
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Charlotte Divincen

September 27, 2022

During my time at Capital, I consistently heard how he was so admired and respected, and I soon learned this first hand. He was that genuinely good man who quietly and consistently inspired others. What a wonderful legacy! Prayers to the family.

Clifford Linhardt

September 15, 2022

Susie,
Sorry to hear about you lost.

Becca Coffelt

September 13, 2022

Susie and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. Mark was a wonderful husband and father. I know he will be missed by so many. He is now home with our Heavenly Father and will be with you in mind and spirit.

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