Raymond “Junior” Crawford, age 84, of Winter Garden, FL. passed away May 20th, 2016. He was born July 11th, 1931 in Winter Garden. He was predeceased by his father Raymond Crawford and mother Artielou Casteel. He was a proud Korean War veteran of the Army. He was an Ocoee City Commissioner for seven years as well as an active lifetime member of the American Legion Post #109, Florida Elk’s Club #2165, and VFW Post #4305. He was also a member of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Ocoee (now known as Quest Church).
He was married to Margaret Crawford for 64 years and had four children; Teresa Crawford (Tommy), Susan Sullivan, Gary Crawford (Dana), and Greg Crawford (deceased). He also had eight grandchildren; Jason Vandergrift (Jennifer), Jennifer Perrodin (Corey), Kendall Sein, Julie Crawford, Nathan Crawford (deceased), Brian Crawford (Bree), Melissa Crawford, and Allison Petruccelli (Rick). There are also five great grandchildren; Kaitlyn Crawford, Ryan Stalvey, Reagan Vandergrift, Hailey Vandergrift and Bella Crawford.
In 1967 he opened a Gulf Station on McKey Street in downtown Ocoee. He later started Crawford Tire Service. In 1980 Junior retired from the business and his son, Gary took it over.
During his retirement he enjoyed his antique tractor collection and building cabins in Georgia. He had many friends everywhere he went and spent a lot of time at his favorite restaurant, the Ocoee Café with the Coffee Club. They would meet for breakfast at 6:00am and come back for lunch at noon.
The Crawford family would like to thank West Orange County for their continued support.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to:
Quest Church 9600 West Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761 or
Mike Conley Cornerstone Hospice House: 2100 Oakley-Seaver Drive, Clermont, FL 34711
Service
Visitation
Greenwood Cemetery
220 Haselton Street Eustis 32726
2016-05-23
18:00:00 - 20:00:00
Funeral Service
2016-05-2410:30:00
Interment
St Pauls Presbyterian Church
1450 Citrus Oaks Avenue Gotha 34734
This heritage started 67 years ago with Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, who founded the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934. In 1938 Francis E. Loomis, son of Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, received his license to practice Mortuary Science and in 1941 established Loomis Funeral Home of Winter Garden, FL. 
420 W Main St
Apopka, FL 32712-3452
Barbara Ford Poole says
Teresa, Susan, Gary, an Mrs. Crawford……so sorry for your loss…..I will be keeping you all in my prayers……It was awesome coming to your home when we lived in Brentwood….Love you all
Barbara Ford Poole says
ROBERT GIBSON says
Gene and Sue Oliver says
Jeff and Mona McWaters says
Jeff and Mona McWaters says
Prayers for peace and comfort for you all.
Lynn Fisher (Crawford Tire) says
AnA Williams says
I am very sorry for the loss of your love one. Jesus opened the way for mankind to be
released from death, by means of the earthly RESURRECTION.
John 5:28,29.
Mr.Bill & Antoinette Visalli says
I am so sorry for your loss, Jr. was a great person and will be missed.
Margaret, Teresa, Susan and Gary my thoughts and prays are with you and your whole family. The short time I have come to know all of you I have respected you as good friends and a great family your loss is felt all over. My God Bless and take care of all of you.
Rhonda Tramonte says
Rhonda Tramonte says
My Prayers are with you, I will miss him.
David & Terry Long says
We are so heartbroken and sorry for your loss. We love Junior so much and will always treasure and cherish all of the times spent with him. He brought so much joy to our lives. Our hearts, thoughts, & prayers are with all of you.
Peace be with you.
Much love, David & Terry Long
David Sr & Terry Long says
PATRICIA LINDSEY SMITH DAVIS (PAT'S KOUNTRY FIXIN'S) says
MY HEART FELT PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIEND’S, MAY GOD COMFORT YOU ALL IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. GODSPEED JR.
PAT LINDSEY says
Denny and Yvonne Johns says
We are so sorry for the loss of Uncle Junior. He was a kind and special man and one who cared about others, but especially looked out for our Mom, his sister. Like mom he fought the battle, but now no more fighting. He will be rejoicing, laughing, and visiting with all his loved ones who went before him. Out deepest sympathy to you all and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Uncle Junior will be missed by many!!!
The family of W.E. Family with our deepest sympathy. says
karen kissoon says
So sorry for your loss, will miss him terribly.
Karen Kissoon says
Benet and Timothy Willey says
Expression of Sympathy says
An A GARDEN PATH was sent by Durwood and Debbie Phillips on May 23, 2016
Durwood and Debbie Phillips says
You are in our prayers. He will be greatly missed.
Thomas & Sheila Marshall says
Stan Fisher says
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Kenneth DeWayne Kim ,Breezy,Stormy & Windy Leonard says
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the Shaginaw Family says
Patrick Carter says
Jimmie and Susan Catrett says
Was so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. God watch over you all and keep you during this time of grief and always.
John Shaginaw says
Very sorry for your loss, Jr. Was a customer first and quickly became a friend and mentor to me. Many good memories over the years of our friendship and he will be missed and my prayers are with the family. John Shaginaw