William T. 'Bill' Crawford

William "Bill" Thomas Crawford age 86, of Beech Grove/Indianapolis, IN departed this life on Saturday morning, Feb. 4 at Beech Grove Meadows Nursing Facility. He was born in Burkesville, KY and was the son of the late Lola Mae and Jesse Frank Crawford. He was a WWII Veteran serving overseas. He was bestowed the honor of Kentucky Colonel on his 80th birthday. Bill lived life to the fullest and enjoyed traveling both domestic and overseas. Some of his favorite times were spent back at home on the porch in Burkesville. He was a model train enthusiast, collector and operator. Bill delighted the neighborhood with his Christmas lights and mechanical Santa's sleigh in the trees, which he designed. He loved to ride his motorcycle & had won several trophies in different events. Bill retired from Chrysler after 36 years of Service-- he worked 18 years part time as a TV repairman-- 12 years part time as an air conditioning installer. At the time of his death he attended South Keystone Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by a child, Greta Louise Crawford, first wife, Geneva Bone Crawford, two brothers (Charles Walter Crawford and Dr. John Paul Crawford). He is survived by his loving wife and caregiver Ruby King Smith Crawford, son – Steven Lee Crawford (Nancy), two daughters – Deborah K. DeHaan, Virginia Beach, VA And Betty J. Vaughn (David) of Georgetown,KY two granddaughters – Katie Crawford and Bailey Vaughn, one grandson – Trevor Vaughn, one sister – Nellie Crawford Froedge (Bobby) of Goodlettsville, TN. Services for Bill will be at 10 a.m,. on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Flanner and Buchanan-Washington Park East, with visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8. Entombment will be in Washington Park East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics of Indiana or the Alzheimers Association. The Crawford family would like to thank the entire staff at Beech Grove Meadows for the compassionate care they gave Bill. You are invited to go to the Guest Book page to pass along your personal message or tell a story. Sincerely, -Your friends at Flanner and Buchanan