John
John Crawford
d. June 16, 2011
John B. Crawford, 87, of Florence, died Thursday, June 16, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Florence. He was a retired research chemist, having worked for Asario Corp. for 40 years.
He was born June 14, 1924 in Graniteville, Missouri to Benjamin and Jennie Walker Crawford.
Mr. Crawford was a United States World War II Army veteran, having served as a surgical technician in the 78th Armored Division in England, Germany, and France.
A graduate of the University of Missouri, he was a 50 year member of the American Chemical Society. He was also a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church, Lakeside Park.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Gloria Villa Crawford (having just celebrated 56 years of marriage on June 2, 2011); daughters, Nancy (Bill) Ulbrich of Piqua, Ohio and Janet (Doug) Payne of Crestwood, Kentucky; brother, Stanley Crawford of Grove City, Oklahoma; and granddaughters, Allison Ulbrich, Stephanie Ulbrich, Kristen Payne, Lauren Payne, and LeeAnn Payne.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Darrel Crawford; and sister, Connie Porter.
Memorials are suggested to Immanuel United Methodist Church, 2551 Dixie Highway, Lakeside Park, KY 41017.
He was born June 14, 1924 in Graniteville, Missouri to Benjamin and Jennie Walker Crawford.
Mr. Crawford was a United States World War II Army veteran, having served as a surgical technician in the 78th Armored Division in England, Germany, and France.
A graduate of the University of Missouri, he was a 50 year member of the American Chemical Society. He was also a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church, Lakeside Park.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Gloria Villa Crawford (having just celebrated 56 years of marriage on June 2, 2011); daughters, Nancy (Bill) Ulbrich of Piqua, Ohio and Janet (Doug) Payne of Crestwood, Kentucky; brother, Stanley Crawford of Grove City, Oklahoma; and granddaughters, Allison Ulbrich, Stephanie Ulbrich, Kristen Payne, Lauren Payne, and LeeAnn Payne.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Darrel Crawford; and sister, Connie Porter.
Memorials are suggested to Immanuel United Methodist Church, 2551 Dixie Highway, Lakeside Park, KY 41017.
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