DONALD E. CRAWFORD

Donald E. Crawford, age 80, of Larwill, IN passed away at 3:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on February 27, 1933 in Boone County, he was the son of Charles R. Crawford and Ruby F.(Kinkade) Crawford.

On June 16, 1970 he married Carolyn J. Darr in Lebanon. He was a custodian at Whitko Community Schools, retiring in 1995.He enjoyed spending time with his family, being outdoors, camping, hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Carol; son, Kenny (Kathy) Carson of Huntingdon, TN; daughters, Penny (Ron Crosby) Hemphill of Syracuse, Bonny (Dan) Warren of Leesburg and Donna (Carl "Bubba") Hooks of Silver Lake; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and his dog, Peanut.He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers; 1 sister; and infant grandson, Jordan Warren.

A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, September 13, 2013 from 3 to 7 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City with a funeral service at 7 p.m. Funeral Celebrant SharonBrockhaus officiating. Memorial gifts may be given in Mr. Crawfords memory to Humane Society of Whitley County or Parkview Whitley Home Health Care and Hospice.