JAMES LEWIS CRAWFORD, JR.

February 17, 1954 - July 26, 2019

STAUNTON, VA….   James Lewis Crawford, Jr., 65, of Staunton, died on Friday, July 26, 2019 at his residence. He was born on February 17, 1954 in Staunton, a son of James Lewis Crawford, Sr. and Ella Elizabeth (Howard) Crawford. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to all.  He was a hardworking man who loved his family, the outdoors and most of all he was a genuine man. Surviving family members include a son, George E. “Butch” Johnson; three daughters, Strawberri Miller, Habiba Yvette Miller and Maronaca “Lilbit” Weaver; two brothers, Franklin Crawford and Sirelle Crawford (Tabatha); six sisters, Sylvia Simms (William), Tina Green, Grace Goodwin, Tabatha Burress (William), Angela Scott and Maronaca Crawford; seven grandchildren, Bea Crumble, Dae Miller, Eve Miller, Zoe Miller, Tyryq Hunt, Tycyn Hunt and Mytya Hunt; and a special companion, Monique Johnson. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Mt. Salem Baptist Church by Rev. Crawford. The family will receive friends following the service and at other times at 814 Maple Street.