Crawford

Samuel “Sam” P. Crawford Sr., 63, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, in his home in Lumberton, N.C., with his beloved wife by his side.

Born March 16, 1958, in Natrona Heights, he was a caring and supportive son to the late Howard “Bud” G. and Betty M. Fox Crawford.

Sam graduated from Knoch High School in Saxonburg, in 1976.

Before he retired to North Carolina, Sam worked at C.H. Snyder Company in Cabot, where he served diligently as a laborer, foreman, laboratory technician and chief chemist for 37 years.

He had an infectious smile and his witticism was unmatched. Sam enjoyed telling riddles and jokes to bring joy to others. Both his inquisitiveness and memory made him a master of trivia and history.

Sam loved spending time with family and friends — especially his best friend, the late Terry Hoak. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing the slots. He was sports-loving, as well as an avid bowler, golfer and baseball/softball player. Sam’s love of sports and family led him to coaching his daughter’s softball team in the Saxonburg Area Girls Softball Association. This is just one example of him teaching and shaping others for success.

Sam is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Sandra “Sandy” Barger Crawford.

He is also survived by his brother, James R. Crawford of Butler; and his sister, June A. Crawford of Saxonburg.

He instilled his family centric values and kindheartedness in his survived children, a son Samuel P. Crawford Jr. (Alyssa) of Altoona; a daughter, Melissa S. Bryan of Wildwood, Mo.; a son, Terrence “Terry” R. Crawford (Shannan) of Kissimmee, Fla.; and 10 beautiful grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and his older brothers, H. Daniel Crawford and Dennis A. Crawford.

CRAWFORD — Family and friends of Samuel “Sam” P. Crawford Sr., who died Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at FOX FUNERAL HOME, 410 W. Main St., Saxonburg.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Limbs for Life Foundation, or the American Kidney Fund.

Please visit www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.

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