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Robert Lee Crawford, 82, residing in Sandusky, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Firelands Regional Medical Center peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Robert was born on November 13, 1936 in Morgantown, WV to the late Ralph Erskine and Amanda Evelina (Staup) Crawford.
Robert had been employed at ITT Lighting in Vermilion, Sterling Faucet and Periodical Publishers. He was a member of New Life Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing bingo, listening to gospel music and building train tracks and model trains. Robert's favorite holiday was Christmas, and it showed in his passion for the season's decorations. He loved spending time with his family, especially on their vacation trips together.
Robert is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Shisler) Crawford, whom he married on January 22, 1958. He is also survived by his four daughters, Debra Clark of FL, Pamela Thomas of IN, Wilma (John) Cunningham of Castalia and Rebecca Crawford of Sandusky; two sons, Michael Crawford of Norwalk and Timothy (Sonja) Crawford of Sandusky; 12 grandchildren, Steven (Dawn), Jeremy (Cindy), Jonathan, Adam (Kayla), Robert (Julie), Justin, Paul Ryan, Jordan, Arielle, Christopher, Nicholas and Noah; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Linda (Meisha) Yafimenka of AL and brothers, Donald (Sherry) Crawford of FL and David (Sally) Crawford of WV and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by great-granddaughter, Lilly Taylor and K-9 companion, Chica.
Friends may call on Sunday, May 12, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 10:00 am at New Life Church, 6511 Milan Rd., Sandusky. Pastor John Adams will officiate. Entombment will follow in Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.
Those wishing to contribute to Robert's memory may do so to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
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