Edward Lee Crawford

Edward Lee Crawford, Sr. passed Saturday March 7, 2009 at his home in Graham NC. "Eddie" was born on October 12, 1927 in Kingsport TN to Orgie and Elizabeth Crawford. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the Army Air Forces and the Active Naval Reserves. He had a successful and adventuresome career of 35 years with General Electric in Salem and Charlottesville VA, Mebane NC, as well as on special assignment in South Africa and Puerto Rico. After his retirement in 1989, he spent time perfecting his golf game, establishing a sanctuary for the birds and squirrels, and enjoying his family and numerous friends, all while sipping on his coffee.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Claudine, their four children: Ed Debbie Crawford, David Janet Crawford, Sheron Lamb, Debra Randy Crawford; four grandchildren: Leigh, Will, Brent, Whitney and Shawn; sisters: Valerine Thompson and Lera Robertson; brother: Bobby Stalnaker: as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Calling hours were 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday, March 9, 2009 at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem. Graveside Services were 2:00 pm on March 10, 2009 at Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Hospice & Palliative Care Center, 918 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington NC 27215.