Birth date: Sep 14, 1923 Death date: Oct 8, 2017
James "Jay" Crawford, age 94 of Ferndale for 73 years, passed away October 8, 2017, at his home. He was born September 14, 1923, in Kentucky, to Bryan and Lounettie Crawford. Beloved husband of Monica for 73 years, they were marr Read Obituary
There will always be only 1 Grandpa Jay. His memory will live on forever in his pieces of woodwork, his lively personality, & endless photos. Miss you Grandpa
My condolences to the family. Recall pleasant memories you shared with your loved one. May you find comfort in Jesus words, "I am the resurrection and the life."-John 11:25
Dear Monica,
You were in the thoughts and prayers of your friends in the National Shrine Ladies Guild
last night. You have my sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear husband. May God continue to bless you and watch over you,
Catherine Naas Zimmerman
Shrine & St. Mary's Royal Oak
Mr Crawford would always have a smile on his face. I was always curious about what he was doing in his taxiderm room in he garage and he would show me a fish or whatever he was stuffing and I would think, "eck". Then he would hang up his catches in the hallway in his house and Monica would hang a curtain the the doorway so she didn't have to look at them.He was always so kind.
May you find peace in the Kingdom of God.
Julie (Gavola) Gardner
I am so sorry to hear about this. I have such fond memories of this kind, gentle man. My earliest memory of him was when I was four or five and he was probably only 26 or 27. Judi and I would visit with him in his workshop and watch him make cool things out of wood. Sometimes he would patiently teach us how to break open rocks with one of his hammers so we could see how pretty they were inside. He will always hold a special place in my heart. Joyce Morgan
