Earl L. Crawford, Jr., 87, of Chambersburg, went home to be with his Lord, July 11, 2024. He was born January 17, 1937, in Hagerstown, MD, to Earl and Lucille (O’brien) Crawford. Earl served in the United States Army from 1958 until 1962. He worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 30 years before going into business for himself at Crawford Tire from 1981 until 2019. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and the Baltimore Orioles.

Earl is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sandra (Williamson) Crawford, sons; Earl L. Crawford, III “Skip”, and Eric L. Crawford, sister; Doris “Dottie” Crider, as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by a brother, Russ Crawford.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Chambersburg Bible Church, 810 Orchard Drive, Chambersburg, with Pastor Steve Trostle officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 17, 2024 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home, Ltd., 725 Norland Avenue, Chambersburg. A graveside service will be held on July 18, 2024 at 9:00 AM at Parklawn Memorial Gardens, 3218 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Benevolent Fund at the Chambersburg Bible Church.

The family would like to thank SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care and Hospice.