Michael Crawford
October 21, 1940 — October 3, 2015
Michael Crawford, Sr. (Mike) of Mount Airy, Maryland passed away on October 3, 2015 at the age of 74, of lung cancer, at Kline Hospice House. He was the husband of June Crawford for 51 years. Mike was born on October 21, 1940 in Washington, DC. He was the son of the late Richard and Mary Elizabeth Crawford.
Mike retired from the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company (A&P) after 47 years and he served in the Army from 1963 to 1965. After retirement, Mike enjoyed life by fishing with his sons, working in his garden and spending time with his family.
He is survived by daughters, Debbie Green and husband Jeff of Myersville, MD, Cathy Crawford of Mt. Airy, MD and sons Michael Crawford, Jr. and wife Becky of Middletown, MD and Craig Crawford of Thurmont, MD. He is also survived by grandchildren, Ashley Ferguson and husband Steven, of Falling Waters, WV, Kyle and Corey Green of Myersville, MD, Caitlyn Crawford of Mt. Airy, MD, and Ava and Colin Crawford of Middletown, MD. Also surviving are great-grandsons Keagan and Logan Ferguson of Falling Waters, WV.
Mike will also be remembered by his long time friends and neighbors Jay and Rosemary Breakiron.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 8, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 8 E. Ridgeville, Blvd., Mt. Airy, MD.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to The Patty Pollatos Fund, Inc. to help his 22 year old granddaughter, Caitlyn Crawford in her fight against Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer. Online donations can be made at http://www.ppfinc.org/recipients-page/caitlyn-crawford/ or checks made out to PPF, Inc. can be sent to Debbie Green, 2041 Canada Hill Rd., Myersville, MD 21773.
Arrangements are by Stauffer Funeral Home, Mt. Airy and Stauffer Crematory, Inc, Frederick
Online condolences may be expressed at staufferfuneralhome.com