Mr. Samuel "Sam" P. Crawford, Sr., 63, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 24, 2022, in his home in Lumberton, NC with his beloved wife by his side. Born in Natrona Heights, PA on March 16, 1958, he was a caring and supportive son to the late Howard "Bud" G. and Betty M. Fox Crawford.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his older brothers, H. Daniel Crawford and Dennis A. Crawford.

Sam graduated from Knoch High School in Saxonburg, PA in 1976. Before he retired to NC, Sam worked at C.H. Snyder Company in Cabot, PA, where he served diligently as a laborer, foreman, laboratory technician, and chief chemist for 37 years. He had an infectious smile and his witticism was unmatched. Sam enjoyed telling riddles and jokes to bring joy to others. Both his inquisitiveness and memory made him a master of trivia and history.

Sam loved spending time with family and friends – especially his best friend, the late Terry Hoak. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing the slots. He was sports loving, as well, as an avid bowler, golfer, and baseball/softball player. Sam's love of sports and family led to him coaching his daughter's softball team in the Saxonburg Area Girls Softball Association. This is just one example of him teaching and shaping others for success.

Sam is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Sandra "Sandy" Barger Crawford; his brother, James R. Crawford of Butler, PA; and his sister, June A. Crawford of Saxonburg, PA. He instilled his family-centric values and kindheartedness in his survived children: a son, Samuel P. Crawford, Jr. (Alyssa) of Altoona, PA; a daughter, Melissa S. Bryan of Wildwood, MO; a son, Terrence "Terry" R. Crawford (Shannan) of Kissimmee, FL; and ten beautiful grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and loved ones on Saturday, January 29, 2022, from 2:00-4:00 PM and from 6:00-8:00 PM at Fox Funeral Home, 410 West Main Street in Saxonburg, PA ( www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com ).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Limbs for Life Foundation or the American Kidney Fund.