Mr. John Blaine Crawford, age 66, Jonesborough, passed away Sunday January 11, 2015 at his residence.
Mr. Crawford was born in Washington County, Tennessee to the late Ralph and Louise Lilly Crawford. Besides his parents, he was proceeded in death by his daughter Sandra Crawford.
Mr. Crawford was a member of Second Baptist Church, Jonesborough.
John was manager of the Jonesborough Flea Market and was a lifelong farmer. He enjoyed spending time with his friends at White’s Auto Parts and at Pioneer Grocery Store.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Foulks Crawford, son and daughter-in-law, John “Fuzz” and Kathy Crawford; grandchildren Mary Ruth Collins, Ashley Saylor and Sarah Norton; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Bryson, Rilee, and Darian; three brothers, Tom Crawford, Pete Crawford, and Randy Crawford; five sisters, Jean Johnson, Irene Foulks, Martha Yates, Mag Baines, and Duke Horton; brother-in-law James Foulks, sister-in-law Jane Foulks; special nephew Terry ‘Crobar” Johnson, and special friend Leonard “Deacon” Shelton.
Funeral services for Mr. Crawford will be Wednesday January 14, 2015, 8:00 PM at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Bud Arrowood and Gary Baines officiating. The family will receive family and friends from 6- 8:00 PM prior to the service.
Graveside services will be Thursday January 15, 2015 2:00 PM at Maple Lawn Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Terry Johnson, Shane Atkins, Doug Hoilman, Bill Johnson, Coty Hoover, Dustin Saylor, Corky Arrowood and Darrell Arrowood. Honorary Pallbearers will be Leonard “Deacon” Shelton, Jim “Doc” Mahoney, Charles “Bud” Causey, and Don White.
Iwas saddened to learn of the passing of a good friend and neighbor as we all grew up together. John and his family were always good friends of my family.All of us children on depot st., and Woodrow ave. grew up together, played , and went to school together. We were all close. May all of you take comfort in knowing John is in a better place, and one day we will all be together. My deepest sympathy from me , my sister Darlene, and brother Richard.
01/15/2015
Lawton and Jane Saylor
Janice and Family, You are in our prayers and thoughts. John was a good man and he will be missed.
01/15/2015
Roy & Mary Emma Bell
Dear Family, so sorry to hear of John's passing.
Heaven gained another good person. No extra words
can sooth the pain you all are feeling but we want
you all to know our sympathy and prayers are with
each of you. We had plans to come to the Funeral
Home and just let it slip by. We can just see each
of you at Second Baptist and cherish the memories
we have of each of you. You were like family to
us. God bless each of you. Would love to set and
talk of our good times in the Lord.
01/14/2015
Robert & Irma Mc Reynolds
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr.
Crawford. Our prayers that in the weeks and months
ahead God will supply the family with strength and
comfort. Please extend our sympathy to entire
family.
01/14/2015
Tammy (TJ) Johnson
John was "the kind" as you would say! The kind of friend
everyone wants to have & aspires to be! Godspeed! Prayers
for comfort for all his family & friends!
01/13/2015
BRENDA LANDERS
JANICE AND FAMILY I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JOHNS PASSING. YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH SO MUCH. PLEASE KNOW YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.THE LORD WILL BE THERE YOU JUST HAVE TO LEAN ON HIM.
01/13/2015
Michelle Blevins
John and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts are prayers. May God give you the strength and comfort needed to get through this trying time.
01/13/2015
Jim and Teresa
To all the family members we send you our deepest sympathy in this time of sorry. John will be missed by so many people in our neighborhood. MAY HIS MEMORIES BE YOUR BLESSING.
01/13/2015
Richard Collins - Warner Robins, GA
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I would
often see him at White's when I would come to
Jonesborough and stop by. I still remember riding
with him to Bulls Gap to see Janice when we were
teenagers. My prayers are with all the family.
01/13/2015
Tommy and Sandra Collins
Dear Janice and family,
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. Our
prayers will be with you and your family now and in the days
ahead. May you feel the peace that only Christ can bring!
Tommy and Sandra Collins
01/13/2015
Pam (Taylor) Miller
My brother Jimmy and I are so very sorry for your loss and hardships of late. We sincerely hope for peace and a lessening of your sorrow in the near future for the entire family.
01/13/2015
Paul and Debbie Masters
Dear Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. John was a good friend to our family. My mom, Frances Deakins also sends her love and prayers to the family. May God Bless You.
01/13/2015
George, Kathy and Larkin Clemmer
Sorry to hear of your loss. John was a wonderful
person. We will miss not seeing him at the livestock market.
So sorry to hear of John's death. My prayers and thoughts are
with all of you. Love you.
