Charles "Chuck" Crawford

Charles (Chuck) Curtis Crawford, 67, of Seaman, passed away on October 30, 2025, at the Hospice of Hope Inpatient Center in Seaman, Ohio. He was born on October 28, 1958, in West Union, Ohio, the son of the late Hugh Noble and Geneva Pauline (Simmons) Crawford. Mr. Crawford valiantly battled cancer for ten years prior to his passing. Throughout his life, he was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, friend, and mentor to many. He was deeply committed to serving his community. Following his graduation from high school, Mr. Crawford worked as a boilermaker and was later employed at Ortner Freight Car in Mt. Orab, Ohio. He also served as a volunteer firefighter. After completing training at the police academy, he began his law enforcement career as an Adams County Sheriff's Deputy and later served as a police officer in the Village of Seaman. Ultimately, he became the Chief of Police in Seaman, Ohio-a position he held with pride and dedication for twenty-seven years until his retirement. Mr. Crawford's greatest joy was his family, whom he loved deeply and unconditionally. He never met a stranger and always made those around him feel welcomed and valued. He was the first to offer help to anyone in need and ensured that his children and grandchildren never doubted his affection, never ending a visit or phone call without saying, "Love you." His last act of generosity was giving the gift of life through organ and tissue donation. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Crawford and Kenny Crawford. He is survived by his wife, Teri (Hughes) Crawford; three daughters, Cassandra (Matthew) King, Amanda (Danny) Thomas, Elizabeth (Justin) Cline; one son, Jentry Crawford; one stepdaughter, Jesseka (Mark) Willett; six grandsons, Wyatt Buschelman, Matthew King, Gavin Buschelman, Eli King, Maxson Cline, and Sawyer Cline; two step- granddaughters, Brynlee Willett and Audree Willett; four sisters, Judy Jones, Diana (Bill) Parker, Kathy Crawford, and Linda Allen; three brothers, Keith Crawford, John (Linda) Crawford, and James (Martha) Crawford; two sisters-in-law, Pat Crawford and Carol Crawford as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends may pay their respects during the visitation on Tuesday evening, November 4, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at the Lewis Sullivan Chapel of the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Homes, in Seaman, Ohio. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning, November 5, 2025, beginning at 11:00 am, at Church 180, in Seaman, Ohio with Pastor Michael Parks and David Benjamin officiating. Chucks burial will follow at the Tranquility Cemetery, in Seaman. In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests that memorial donations be sent to Teri Crawford, at 223 Broadway Street, Seaman, Ohio 45679. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Lewis-Sullivan Chapel of the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Homes. Please visit us at www.wallacethompsonfuneralhomes.com to leave words of comfort for the family in our online guestbook.

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Charles "Chuck" Crawford

October 28, 1958 - October 30, 2025