Michael D. Crawford

Michael D. Crawford obituary, Cincinnati, OH

Michael D. Crawford

Michael Crawford Obituary

Visit the Kinley Funeral Home - Springfield website to view the full obituary.
Michael Dwight Crawford, 68, of South Charleston, Ohio passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 in his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 16, 1954, a son of Estie (Arrington) and Donald J. Crawford.
He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye and Green Bay Packers football fan. Michael enjoyed telling stories, talking politics, watching Fox News, and working outdoors. He was a loving and wonderful husband, father, brother, son-in-law, and papa who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Michael leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife of 25 years, Mary (Ross) Crawford; children: Estie (Brandon) Tomlin, Charles (Krissy) Crawford, Kevin (Marie) Burch, Misty (Kevin) Motter, and Teresa (Nick) Martinez; grandchildren: Faith, Trevor, Hope, Montana, Jordan, Christopher, John, Sabrina, Jayden, Khloe, Savannah, Seattle, Herbie, Patience, Journie, Alayah, Caden and Braxton; great-grandchildren, Athena and Wyatt; siblings: Donald Crawford, Jay (Chris) Crawford, Shirlene (Steve) Bettis, Marlene Pontiff, and Mary Featherstone; mother-in-law, Mary Ross; brothers and sisters-in-laws, Paul Ross, Linda Fabian, Mike (Teri) Ross, and Nina (Joe) Chapman.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Amber Burch; sister, Iren Conley; brother, James Crisp; and father-in-law, Herb Ross.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at United Church of South Vienna, 227 E. Main Street, South Vienna, Ohio 45369.
Arrangements entrusted into the caring hands of KINLEY Funeral Home.
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