Crawford, Paul Jackson

Paul Jackson (Jackie) Crawford, 49, of Abingdon, Va. and formerly of Barren Springs, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2008.

He was born December 16, 1958, in Pulaski, Va., son of the late Claude J. Sr. and Bernice S. Crawford, of Barren Springs. He was preceded in death by a brother, Claude J. Crawford Jr. and a sister, Jean C. Sparks. He attended Second Chance Community Church.

He is survived by a brother, Samuel C. Crawford and wife, Kelly D., of Barren Springs, Va.; a sister, Bobbie Jo C. Jones and husband, Edward J., of Radford, Va.; special aunt, Gertie S. Crawford, of Barren Springs, Va.; nieces and nephews, J.D. Jones, Tracy J. Rucker, Charlene C. Hurst, Donalee C. Mosier, Yancy Sparks, Dakota Sparks, Sara Jo C. Goins and Jeff Crawford; seven great-nieces and great-nephews; his beloved dog, Winston; his cat, Miss Kitty; and many dear friends and neighbors in Abingdon.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 2008, at Glenwood United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bryan Wyke and the Rev. Bob Brewer officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 p.m. until service time at the church. Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, Va., is in charge of arrangements.