James "Jim" E. Crawley Sr.'s Obituary
James "Jim" E. Crawley, Sr, (80), of Lakeview, Michigan, passed away on April 26, 2023, surrounded by friends and family.
Born to Ruby and Joe Crawley, on January 13, 1943, in Lansing, Michigan, he lived in Lakeview for the last 25 years. He served in the U.S. Army for four years after graduating from Lansing Eastern High School. He retired from Oldsmobile after 30 years of service.
Jim is survived by sons Jim (Mary), Joe (Cheri), and Jay (Tammy), sisters Carlah and Nancy, 8 grandchildren, 5 great grand-children, numerous nieces and nephews, as well as special friends Starr and Scott Hansen, and Elaine Main. Jim is predeceased by his mother, father, brothers Patrick and Richard, and special friend Jan Hansen.
Jim spent many years as an active member of the Lakeview and Six Lakes communities, serving with the Lions, and volunteering with the Montcalm County Senior Center. He loved fishing, playing cards, growing flowers and bird watching.
Jim's family will be having a private ceremony at the Lakeview Cemetery. Jim asks that donations be made in his memory to the Montcalm County Senior Center. Payable to: Partners with CoA, PO Box 212, Stanton, MI 48888
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