James Oates Crawford

February 13, 1967 - September 17, 2010
James Oates Crawford


James Oates Crawford, Jr. 43, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 17, 2010.

He was born February 13, 1967 in Charleston, SC.

James served in the United States Coast Guard and was a member of Seacoast Church on James Island. He was an avid NASCAR fan, loved to cook, garden and took pride in his Koi pond. James had a wonderful sense of humor and was known as Mr. Fix It to all who knew him.

He is survived by his parents James O. Crawford, Sr. and wife Joyce of Wilmington, NC and Loyce Boone Crawford Floyd of James Island, his two sisters, Sheri Lee Urquhart (Scott) of Wilmington and Kellie C. Mitchum of Charleston, SC; three nieces, Megan L. Mitchum, Haley R. Mitchum and Gabi Urquhart; three nephews, Jason M. Miller, Alex Urquhart and Andrew Urquhart.

Graveside service will be 11:00 am, Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Dr. Del Parkerson and Reverend Mark Owens (Ret) of Temple Baptist Church will officiate.

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  • September 22, 2010
    Del and Jessie Parkerson says:
    Jim and Joyce: Needless to say, Jessie and I are lifting you up in prayer. Aren't we glad that "we do not labor as those do who have no hope?" God will supply your need, and you will see your son again in the New Jerusalem.

  • September 22, 2010
    Nancy Manning says:
    We are so sorry for your loss. Nancy Manning and Karen Horning Temple Baptist friends

  • September 26, 2010
    Eunice & Barry Martin says:
    Jim & Joyce,Our love and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your son. God is great and he will heal the pain. We love you,