Bobby Ray Crawford

Bobby Ray Crawford, 76, of Jonesboro passed away on Monday, February 02, 2015 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House.

Bobby was born on February 5, 1938 in Jonesboro to the late Harold and Opal Adams Crawford. He lived most of his life in NE Arkansas, besides a few short years in Chicago. Throughout his career he was a Master Tool & Die Maker and Truck Driver. His hobbies included Piloting airplanes, fishing, gardening, and working in his woodworking shop.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Harold, David, and Jimmy Crawford; sisters, Phyllis Lyle and one that died as an infant.

He is survived by wife, Georgette Crawford of the home; two daughters, Tina McKnett (Jeff) of Oakland, TN and Michelle Ault (Chuck) Osceola; one brother, Robert Crawford; six grandchildren, Tiffany Colburn, Logan Fults, Austin Fults, Chandler Ault, Gunner Ault, and Christopher McKnett; one great grandchild, Sophia Colburn; and a host of other family and friends.

A graveside service will be at 2:00pm on Wednesday at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Father Jack Vu officiating and Emerson Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

Visitation will Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:30pm at Emerson Funeral Home.