1943

Michael Earl Crawford was born on 30 Jun 1943 in Jacksonville, Onslow, North Carolina, USA a child of Robert Norman Crawford and Eloise Jones Ward Crawford.

1950

Michael E Crawford was counted in the census on 04 Apr 1950 in Jacksonville, Onslow, North Carolina, USA, as a 6-year-old, male, single, mulatto, grandson. Also in the home was his grandfather, Clarance M Jones; his grandmother, Nettie A Jones; his mother, Eloise Ward; his siblings; Norwood C Crawford, and Greta L Ward; and a cousin, Patrica B Jones.

2022

He died on 30 Sep 2022 in Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA.

Obituary for Mr. Michael Earl Crawford

Michael Earl Crawford, 79, of Elgin, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022. Born on June 30, 1943, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Robert Norman Crawford and Eloise Jones Ward. Mike was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Blythewood.

Mike was the loving husband of 47 years to Marie Huggins Crawford. He was a United States Air Force veteran and proudly served in the Vietnam War. Mike graduated from Jacksonville High School in North Carolina. He attended East Carolina University and earned his master’s degree from the University of Nebraska. He dedicated many years to working as an inspector for United States Customs. Following his retirement, Mike began teaching business classes for middle and high school.

Mike’s greatest passion in life was being a grandfather to his eight grandchildren. He took pride in attending their recitals and ballgames. He was an avid Atlanta Braves and Nebraska Cornhuskers fan. Mike enjoyed puzzles, golf, and yardwork. He was a master gardener with great knowledge in plants and flowers. Family and friends fondly remember Mike for his skilled cooking and famous salsa.

In addition to his wife, Mike is survived by his children, Stacie R. Thigpen (Chris), Guy Crawford (Angela), and Blake M. Crawford (Lindsay); siblings, Norwood Crawford (Margaret) and Gretta “Bubbles” Dorman (Britt); grandchildren, Caitlin, Laura Beth, Emily, Makayla, Morgan, William, Edward, and Elleanor; and a host of numerous loving nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by grandson, Duncan Thigpen.

The memorial service for Mike will be held at 4 o’clock on Friday, October 7th, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 90 Boney Road, Blythewood, SC. Family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 3 o’clock. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in honor of Mike to The Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 75851, Topeka, KS 66675, The Local Boys and Girl Clubs, 1275 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, or Trinity United Methodist Church, 90 Boney Road, Blythewood, SC 29016.

Memorial Service

OCT 7. 4:00 AM (ET)
Trinity United Methodist Church
90 Boney Road
Blythewood, SC 29016

Receive Friends

OCT 7. 3:00 PM (ET)
Shives Funeral Home, Inc.
7600 Trenholm Road Extension
Columbia, SC 29223