Jesse Wilson Crawford

I feel so very blessed to have known this wonderful man. I often saw him at the end of my day so I could spend more time with him - listening to his stories, looking at pictures, being impressed with how sharp his mind and memory was each and every time I saw him. When the weather was warm he spent as much time outside as possible. I never knew where he would be or what he would be doing. (Sorry Chris for the many, many calls I made searching for your dad when he was taking a nap, cutting limbs in the backyard or "tinkering" in the house.) His passion for life and his love for his family - Tina, Chris and Susan - made every story he shared with me feel like I was there. Dear Mr. Crawford spoke so lovingly of Susan and all the time she spent with him - even when she didn't feel well herself, Tina's haircutting days that always ended at Dairy Queen and all of the accomplishments Chris has made and how proud is was of him. I will miss him but keep him in my heart forever. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks you for sharing part of your lives with me.

Candi McMillan

My parents Jack & Verna Cannon moved to Longview in 1964 and lived next to door to J.W. and Robbie on Glen Crest. They formed an instant friendship which lasted throughout the years. I remember many Friday nights visiting the Crawford home with the adults sitting around the kitchen table drinking coffee while Tina and I played upstairs. J.W. as such a kind and gentle man. Chris and Tina, I will keep you and your extended family in my thoughts and prayers. With my deepest sympathy, Pam Cannon Fordtran

My name is Huberta Hendrick Kemper, from Marshall, Texas. Robbie and I were at Parkland Hospital School of Nursing together and were roommates for several years. She did not like to be called Viola, so we all called her "Robbie", unless we were trying to get under her skin...you know how young girls are! She was the funniest person I've ever known, and I loved her dearly. I know this is a sad time for JW's family, but I just wanted to send my sympathies to his children and to tell them how I loved his wife and what she and your family meant to me in my youth. I'm now in my 90th year, and have thought of JW and Robbie so many times since we were together as roommates in the early 1940's. My thoughts and prayers are with your family in the loss of your father. He was a good man, a good husband, and a good friend. All my sympathy.
Bert Kemper

We send are deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family. Jesse was our oldest attendee for the AXELSON monthly luncheons. We enjoyed his company and his stories of his travels on his motorcycle with his buddies back in the 1930's, 40's, and 50's. He was a wonderful person. We will miss him. May he rest in piece.

The AXELSON Group/Bill Brabits

I am so sorry for this loss. Dubby was a favorite cousin and we saw him not nearly enough. He was a motorcycle rider in his youth and was much fun to be around. He bought a movie camera in the late 40's or early 1950's. He loved to take pictures and show them later. It had been many years since I had seen him.

Chris and Tina you are in out thoughts.
Darla Allen (Aunt Jim's daughter)