Obituary of Joseph R. Crawford

Joseph R. Crawford, age 39, of Mullica Township passed away Friday, November 27, 2015 as the result of an automobile accident. Joe was born July 12, 1976 in Vineland, NJ. He was the beloved son of Bruce and Christine Crawford and brother to his loving sister Shannon Askins and his brother Mikel Crawford. He will be sadly missed by aunts and uncles: Sue Gillespie (Larry), Jean Santerelli (David Wood), John Gorbig (Irma), Robert Gorbig, Janet Lentz (Greg), and David Crawford (Pam). His cousins: Theresa & Jennifer Gilllespie, John Gorbig III, Cassie & Megan (Crawford), Kim Shelly and Dani (Lentz), Elyssa & OJ Maldonado and nephew Jude. His nieces Zoey & Kailey Askins will miss teasing their Uncle Joe. Joe graduated from Hammonton High School in 1995 where he was the Wrestling Captain his senior year. Joe loved to cook and got the Culinary Arts Award at graduation. Joe was usually quiet, but those that got to know him found him to be a funny, creative, and caring man. Joe got his Associates Degree at A.C.C.C. He had worked at Tropicanna, Showboat, and was currently employed at Parx Casino in Bensalem. If you have a favorite story about Joe, write it down, bring it or send it to Bruce and Chris (letters) or Shannon Crawford Askins (Facebook). A Memorial Service will be held Monday, December 7, 2015 at the Cologne Firehouse located at 2870 S Cologne Ave, Mays Landing, NJ. Visitation 4:30 to 6:00, Funeral Discourse 6:00 to 6:30 and Repass 6:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Joseph R Crawford Fund c/o Bruce & Christine Crawford, PO Box 293, Cologne, NJ 08213. Please make checks payable to Bruce & Christine Crawford. To share condolences, please visit www.evoyfuneralhome.com.