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Richard Neel Crawford, "Jake", 78 of Gastonia went to be with the Lord November 11, 2020.
He was born December 28, 1941 to the late Ralph Emerson and Ethel Biggers Crawford.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Linda Burrell Crawford, daughter Angela Crawford Cunningham and husband Brian, son Richard Brian Crawford and wife Miranda and grandchildren Grace, Trinity, Gabriel, Dalton, Jake, Connor, Raylynn and Jay.
Visitation will begin at 12:00PM on Saturday, November 14 followed by a funeral service at 1:00PM at Gastonia First Assembly of God, 777 Myrtle School Road, Gastonia.
Interment will follow at Westview Gardens in Bessemer City.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gastonia First Assembly, 777 Myrtle School Road, Gastonia, NC or Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC.
A full obituary can be found and condolences made at www.greenefuneral.com.
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Published in Gaston Gazette on Nov. 13, 2020.
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Dan Rockett
Oh my heart felt condolences...I grew up on Myrtle School Rd;
Attended Myrtle School 3rd grade Mrs Woods class.
Such a friendly smile and engaging personality.
May we remember the sharing he brought to those who met him.
"The Swan" Le Cygne
The Strasse Waltz Orchestra
https://youtu.be/Cx00XNidrLk
Salute My friend: may your sharing continue.in our memories.
Dan Rockett
I have read that Richard enjoyed Bluegrass Music...
here is a famous tune on a par with "Footprints in the Snow"" by Flatt & Scruggs.
Here is "Knocking on your Door" from most famous album of " Old and in the Way"
featuring Jerry Garcia, Peter Rowan, Vassar Clemens, and David Grisman:
https://youtu.be/Zr4zT1HQJ4w
Cheers