Jim Crawley, 81, of Morganton, NC, died Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Born in Burke County, NC on October 9, 1942, he was the son of the late Junior W. Crawley and Ruth Beatrice Watson Crawley.
Jim was a member of Mountain View #2 Baptist Church. He was a dedicated member of West End Fire Department for 28 years, 15 of which he served as Chairman of the Board. On October 6, 2019, West End Station #1 was dedicated in his honor.
Jim is survived by his wife of 61 years, Judy Williams Crawley; children, Tracy Crawley (Laura) and Belinda Helms (Scott); grandchildren, Wilson Crawley (Ashley), Grant Helms (Victoria), Evan Crawley (Janaye), and Brandon Helms; great-grandchildren, Ian Crawley, Hunter Crawley, and Owen Crawley; siblings, Frances McKinney and Debra Angley (John); and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will have a private graveside service.
Memorial contributions may be made to West End Fire Department, Attn. Randall Brackett, P.O. Box 1217, Glen Alpine, NC 28628.
The family would like to thank Dr. Gessner for his patience and compassionate care.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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We remember the great times and they will forever be in our hearts. We remember the times Jim was always there for us, like when my dad died. That is just one of the times. W e know he will be greatly missed but you will be together again. He has always been such a beautiful, loving person and now his pain is gone forever. We love all of you and will always be in our prayers. God Bless you all.