In Memory
Jay Francis Crawley
October 12, 1946 ~ May 19, 2025
Jay Francis Crawley, 78, of South Bend passed away peacefully, on Monday May 19, 2025, at Trailpoint Village.
Jay was born in Mishawaka on October 12, 1946 to Francis and Martha (Ancil) Crawley. After Graduating from Riley High School, Jay went on to the United States Army to serve his Country proudly in the Vietnam War.
Jay then moved on to follow in his father’s footsteps and worked as a cable splicer for 42 years at Indiana Bell, later AT&T, and then retiring in 2010.
Jay is survived by his Children Jay (Kelly) Crawley and Kimberly (Colin) Crawley-Davis, his companion of over 40 years Wanda Pulfer and her children Tammy Pulfer (Mike Karsas), Michelle (David) Perriguey. His grandchildren Devin (Cassie), Dylan (Berklee), Kayla (Steven), Peyton, Connor and Sydni and 7 great-grandchildren. Survived by his siblings Myrna (Gerald) Freeman, Cary (Cathy) Crawley and Jerry (Kathy) Crawley and his former wife Victoria Crawley, with whom he shared many years of friendship and two wonderful children.
Jay was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Martha Crawley.
Jay Sr. spent much of his time golfing and was well recognized by his "ONEPUTT" license plate. He enjoyed pool/bowling leagues and playing cards with his long-time friends at Club 15. Jay also loved spending time fishing with his brothers and his spending time with his beloved Goldens. He will always be remembered for his witty jokes, smiles, kindness and second-to-none personality. He never met a stranger that he didn't like and will be missed by all that knew him. The family would like to give a special heartfelt thank you to the nurses and staff at Trailpoint Village that took great care of Jay with a special bond, lovingly referring to him as "Jay Bird".
Visitation will be held from 12pm-2pm on Tuesday May 27, 2025, at the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St. South Bend. A funeral service will begin at 2pm and burial will follow with military honors at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to GRRACE https://www.grrace.org/donate and to Hospice
Online condolences to the family may be sent via the Palmer Funeral Homes website at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com
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