COLUMBIA CITY – Donald E. Crawford, 80, of Larwill, passed away at 3 a.m. Sept. 11, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 27, 1933, in Boone County, to Charles R. and Ruby F. Kinkade Crawford. On June 16, 1970, in Lebanon, he married his wife of 43 years, Carolyn J. Darr, who survives. He was a custodian at Whitko Community Schools, retiring in 1995. He enjoyed spending time with his family, being outdoors, camping, hunting and fishing. Also surviving are a son, Kenny (and spouse Kathy) Carson, Huntingdon, Tenn.; three daughters: Penny (and spouse Ron Crosby) Hemphill, Syracuse; Bonny (and spouse Dan) Warren, Leesburg; and Donna (and spouse Carl “Bubba”) Hooks, Silver Lake; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and his dog, Peanut. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, one sister and infant grandson, Jordan Warren. Services will be at 7 p.m. Friday at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, with Sharon Brockhaus officiating. Calling is from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials to Humane Society of Whitley County or Parkview Whitley Home Health Care and Hospice. Condolences may be sent via www.demoneygrimes.com
