James William "J.W." Crawley
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James William "J.W." Crawley
86 a resident of Prairie Grove passed away May 25, 2014 at his home. He was born April 21, 1928 Washington County AR the son of Loyd Emerson and Bessie Norris Crawley.
J.W. farmed on the Crawley farm in the Bugscuffle Community, worked as a coremaker for several years in Wichita, Kansas. Then worked for years in construction and Campbell Soup and retired from both.
He was preceded in death by his son Stephen Crawley, his brother Joe Crawley and his parents.
He is survived by his wife Betty Erickson Crawley who he married in Salem, Oregon on June 30, 1951; two sons James Crawley and wife Donna of West Fork and Larry Crawley and wife Karen of Prairie Grove; one daughter Bonita Tyree and husband Randy of Prairie Grove; six grandchildren Matthew Crawley and wife Monica of Van Buren, Stephanie Crawley of West Fork, Charity Ruley and husband Ulysses, Rachel Dixon and husband William, Valerie Doyle and husband Tim and Crystal Hamilton and husband Luke all of Prairie Grove; honorary grandson Josh Smith and wife Robyn of Farmington Eleven great grandchildren Sloane and Sophia Miller of West Fork, Haily and Isabelle Crawley of Van Buren, Ty and Emy Ruley of Prairie Grove, Kaid Peck and Brighton Doyle of Prairie Grove, Kinnison, Kimber and Kanyon Hamilton of Prairie Grove; honorary great grandchildren Makayla, Savanah and Bentley Smith of
Farmington. He is also survived by a sister-in-law Orabelle Crawley; two nephews John Crawley and Bob Crawley; two great nephews J.T. Crawley and Cassidy Crawley all of Springdale.
J.W. was the best husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather anyone could want, he loved his family more than life itself.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2014 - 2:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove with John Hooser and L.V. Vickery officiating. Grave side service at 4:00 P.M. will follow at Bugscuffle Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Randy Tyree, William Dixon, Luke Hamilton, Ulysses Ruley, Matt Crawley, and Josh Smith.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Stephanie Crawley, Rachel Dixon, Valerie Doyle, Charity Ruley, Crystal Hamilton, and Tim Doyle.
86 a resident of Prairie Grove passed away May 25, 2014 at his home. He was born April 21, 1928 Washington County AR the son of Loyd Emerson and Bessie Norris Crawley.
J.W. farmed on the Crawley farm in the Bugscuffle Community, worked as a coremaker for several years in Wichita, Kansas. Then worked for years in construction and Campbell Soup and retired from both.
He was preceded in death by his son Stephen Crawley, his brother Joe Crawley and his parents.
He is survived by his wife Betty Erickson Crawley who he married in Salem, Oregon on June 30, 1951; two sons James Crawley and wife Donna of West Fork and Larry Crawley and wife Karen of Prairie Grove; one daughter Bonita Tyree and husband Randy of Prairie Grove; six grandchildren Matthew Crawley and wife Monica of Van Buren, Stephanie Crawley of West Fork, Charity Ruley and husband Ulysses, Rachel Dixon and husband William, Valerie Doyle and husband Tim and Crystal Hamilton and husband Luke all of Prairie Grove; honorary grandson Josh Smith and wife Robyn of Farmington Eleven great grandchildren Sloane and Sophia Miller of West Fork, Haily and Isabelle Crawley of Van Buren, Ty and Emy Ruley of Prairie Grove, Kaid Peck and Brighton Doyle of Prairie Grove, Kinnison, Kimber and Kanyon Hamilton of Prairie Grove; honorary great grandchildren Makayla, Savanah and Bentley Smith of
Farmington. He is also survived by a sister-in-law Orabelle Crawley; two nephews John Crawley and Bob Crawley; two great nephews J.T. Crawley and Cassidy Crawley all of Springdale.
J.W. was the best husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather anyone could want, he loved his family more than life itself.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2014 - 2:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove with John Hooser and L.V. Vickery officiating. Grave side service at 4:00 P.M. will follow at Bugscuffle Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Randy Tyree, William Dixon, Luke Hamilton, Ulysses Ruley, Matt Crawley, and Josh Smith.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Stephanie Crawley, Rachel Dixon, Valerie Doyle, Charity Ruley, Crystal Hamilton, and Tim Doyle.
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel - graveside service will follow at 4:00 P.M. at the Bugscuffle Cemetery (no visitation will be held before service)
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
General
Apr 21, 1928
May 25, 2014
86
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Tributes
Crawley Family: We are so sorry to hear of your loss of JW. He was a good man and liked by all. He & Miss Betty have been wonderful long time friends of our family especially Mom & Dad. That friendship has truly been treasured. I'm sure JW and Daddy are having a cup of coffee and discussing the comings and goings of the auto parts store. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Connie & David Behl - friends
Our heart-felt sympathy to the family. Fond memories, friends and our heavenly father will help you through this difficult time.
Ronda Blakemore & family - acquaintance
It is always sad to loose such a fine man. I enjoyed our morning conversations at PG Farm and Auto. He will be missed. We will keep the family in our prayers thru this difficult time.
Greg Reed - Friend
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of J.W. As you can see from the the pictures he raised a wonderful loving family and he was a great friend also. Mom and Dad thought the world of J.W. and Betty. I know Daddy and J.W. are together healthy and happy talking over old times. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He will be greatly missed.
Kathy (Hodges) Salsbury - Friend
My heart goes out to your family in this sad time of loss. It's plain to see that he was such a vital part of who you are and will be greatly missed. May God comfort you as only He can. We are thinking of you all and praying for you. Love, Ron and Polly
Ron and Polly Burroughs - Friend
It is with fond memories of nights spent sitting on Ella's porch visiting that I say good bye to a wonderful man and great friend. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Georgia Green - Neighbor
Are thoughts and prayers are with you all during this good bye. What beautiful memories Mr. Crawley has left for all to remember.
Travis and Ezola Stanley - na
So sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Randy & Cheryl West - Friends
Thinking of the entire family. Lot of fond memories and good times. If I have anything to do with it there will always be firewood on the porch J. W. !!! So long my friend!!
Dick Reese - Family friend
Much love from the Oregon Crawleys. The world has lost a wonderful and strong man of the best kind. Mike and Todd are reminiscing about J.W. and so very thankful for their ties to solid Arkansas ways of living. Thank you for the wonderful slide show. We see the likeness of J.W. and our Grandpa Cecil in J.W.s grin. Wish we could join you to celebrate J.W.'s life. Our deepest sympathy to all.
Mike & Elaine Crawley - Second Cousins to JW's Children
SORRY FOR YOU LOSS. OUR THOUGHT AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. I WILL MISS J.W. AT THE PARTS STORE. BLESS THE FAMILY.
CORBIN WOOD - FRIEND OF FAMILY
Thinking of the Crawley and Tyree families. J.W. was a great man and he will be missed.
Dale Reed - Friend
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel - graveside service will follow at 4:00 P.M. at the Bugscuffle Cemetery (no visitation will be held before service)
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
General
Apr 21, 1928
May 25, 2014
86
Documents