Kenneth James Crawford Jr., 81, of Butler passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at the VA Butler Healthcare.

He was born April 11, 1928, in Karns City, the son of the late William Crawford and Exie (Crawford) Crawford.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War.

He worked for General Electric in Erie and at Pullman Standard in Butler.

He was once married to Dorothy Summerville.

Surviving are four daughters, Vicky L. Rhodes of Butler, Margie L. Kiser of Butler, Kathy A. Burkett of Butler and Tammy J. Bish of Ohio; a son, Kenneth Crawford and his wife, Jannice; 14 grandchildren, Dennise, Dennis, James, John, Nathan, Brandy, Jennifer, Carrie, Dougie, Chris, Nick, Angie, Kenny and Tracy; and a number of great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Also surviving are two sisters, Sis Crawford and Pearl Crawford; and three brothers, Russel, Deed and Howard Crawford.

<B>Crawford </B>— Services for Kenneth James Crawford Jr., who died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, will be private and are being handled by <B>Young Funeral Home Ltd.</B>, Butler.For more information, go to www.youngfuneralhomes.com.