Robert Hazlett Crawford

Birth date: Aug 15, 1912 Death date: Oct 14, 2013

Robert H. Crawford died on October 14, 2013 at age 101. He was born in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia on August 15, 1912. He became an Eagle Scout in 1930. He attended the University of Alabama and received a second lieute Read Obituary

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Kim Oplotnik

622w ago

Poppop...My memories of you and Mommom together are fond ones. I especially remembering coming to Florida while Daddy was is Alaska and going to Busch Gardens. I loved chasing the lizards and getting to swim when it was supposed to be cold outside. I remember getting together in at the beach and visiting you and Mommom on the porch. ( I also loved your false teeth. I had never seen those as a kid!!) The trips to the race track in Harrington were something so normal back then, but now I realize it was a special treat. I am so glad I got to bring Austin to Florida to meet you and Mommom. We look at the photos under the orange trees to remind us of the special time you took to entertain us educationally and so lovingly. The memory that makes me smile the most is having orange sherbet at night with you and talking. I am sure Heaven is a better place with you and Mommom back together. God Speed, Poppop...I love you

Scott Crawford

623w ago

Pop Pop. Like Dad mentioned I remember riding on the lawn tractor when we visited you in Delaware. As young as I was that was a big deal then, and it meant a lot to me. Also at Christmas when you and Mom Mom would give me gifts like the analog alarm clock with the numbers that would flip over, or the camera with the flash cubes that rotate on top. Mom Mom would scold me for popping the bubble wrap instead of playing with the gift.Also every time you'd visit we would play chess, and you would win. I'm thankful for the memories we made together, and wish there would have been more opportunities to do so. Living as far away as we did it was difficult to spend a lot of time together. Now in my semi-old age, I can understand why you didn't approve of my racing motorcycles and the dangers involved. Having a leg injury myself now I can appreciate your concerns. I think of you and Mom Mom together again now, as happy and healty as the day you were married, and I hope to see you both again someday. And you can beat me at chess.Scott

Anonymous

624w ago

Dad, from Linda, Scott, Kim. Austin and Adam;Adam doesn't remember since he was so little, but Austin, KIm, Scott, Linda and I certainly do. You and Mom took care of Linda when I was in the Philippines,and I appreciate that. Your inability to engage in sports, although confusing at first, became clear after I understood the extent of you WWII injuriies. Linda has says she has known you since she was 15 and said you were more of a father than her own was. Scott called the other night and remembered riding on the riding lawnmower with you in Harrington, DE. You and Mom had a great sense of humor. Thankfully, you are in a better place without the pain and despair of dementia.Bob and Linda

Anonymous

625w ago

To Charlie & Bob, George & I send our love and condolences to you both and your families . I will miss him very much for I loved him also very muchDad was a great person. Sincerely, George & Rosemarie Smith

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