Thomas Rodney Crawford
August 24, 1949 - December 17, 2017
Thomas Rodney Crawford, 68, of Asheville and formally of Charlotte, passed away December 17, 2017 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center surrounded by family. He was born August 24, 1949 at home in Maunie, Illinois. He enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps in 1967 and retired as a Warrant Officer 2. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, August and Mildred Crawford; brothers Jack, Eddie Ray, and Kenny Crawford; two sisters, Karen James and Joan Chapman; a nephew Doug Crawford and other nieces and nephews. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Jenny Sluder Crawford; daughters, Orva Marie Crawford and fiancé Zach Taylor, Sara "Bear" Lynn Crawford; brother, Jerry (Jeanie) Crawford; sisters, Sherry (Bob) Phillips and Lana Crawford and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the Western Carolina Veterans Cemetery, 962 Old US Hwy 70, Black Mountain on Thursday, December 28, 2017, at 2:00 pm. The service will be officiated by the Rev. Tommy Lunceford. The family will receive friends following the service. The family would like to express our sincere thank you to his Hospice Care Partners, David, Dominque, Brenda, Amy, Dr. James Romano, Beth, Holly, Tiffany and all the staff of Care Partners Solace. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park Building 1, Asheville, NC 28801, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 401 Harrison Oaks Blvd. Suite 200 Cary, NC 27513 or a charity of your choice.
Thomas Rodney Crawford, 68, of Asheville and formally of Charlotte, passed away December 17, 2017 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center surrounded by family. He was born August 24, 1949 at home in Maunie, Illinois. He enlisted in the U. S.... View Obituary & Service Information