David M. Crawford, 84

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — David Montgomery ("Monty") Crawford passed away peacefully on August 2, 2020, at the age of 84 after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer's.

He was born in Los Angeles, Calif., on December 21, 1935, to the late William F. and Ruth Louise Crawford. He was the older of two children and grew up in North Adams, Mass. He graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School in 1953 and from Holy Cross College in 1957. He joined his parent's sales company after graduation where met and married his wife Judith Carol Ransburgh. Together they raised five children while he taught elementary school and until he established his own sales business, "EMCEE Industries." They eventually retired to Carroll, Ohio, where they enjoyed a peaceful life in the country.  

He is preceded in death by his parents Louise and William Crawford and his wife of 58 years, Judy Ransburgh Crawford.  

He is survived by his loving sister Valerie (John) Lowry of Westerville, Ohio; his daughters Vicky (Ron) Lathem of Ogden, Utah, Caroline (Steve) Forehand of Smithfield, Va., Sandy (Scott) Becker of Brookeville, Md., Joan (Brett) Rainier of Lancaster, Ohio; and his only son, William (Tracey) Crawford of Springfield, Ohio. He and Judy were blessed with 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren and many beautiful nieces and nephews. 

Funeral notice: They will be laid to rest together at Lithopolis Cemetery on September 5, 2020, in a small private service for immediate family. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider donations to: Alzheimer’s Association of Central Ohio in honor of David Crawford.