Cary D. Crawley, 77, of North Liberty, passed away on Sunday November 8, 2026, at the Center for Hospice-Ernestine Raclin House in Mishawaka.
Cary was born on December 18, 1948, in South Bend, IN to the late Frances and Martha (Ancil) Crawley.
Cary served his country in the United States Air Force. Cary spent 48 years working for AM General and after retiring he spent time with Blackthorn Golf Course as a greenskeeper and with Riley High School as a security guard.
He married Cathy Knebel and spent 40 years together.
Cary loved to play golf, bowl, and play pool. He was a member of the American Legion. He loved the beach and his dog, Maggie.
Cary is survived by his wife, Cathy, his sons, Kevin (Danielle) Crawley and Scott (Anne) Crawley, grandchildren, Makenzie, Jude, Davis, and Flynn, and his siblings; Mryna (Jerry) Freeman and Jerry Lee (Kathy) Crawley.
Cary was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jay Crawley.
Memorial visitation for Cary will be held from 4pm-6pm on Friday November 20, 2026, at the Palmer Funeral Home-North Liberty Chapel, 601 N. Main St. North Liberty.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the VA drivers who took Cary to his dialysis, to hospice for their tender loving care, and to Jack and Pam Shields for the great last meal Cary enjoyed.
Online condolences may be sent via the Palmer Funeral Homes website at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com
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