Kenneth Crawford, Jr.

Kenneth Crawford, Jr., age 71, of Erie, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019 at Western Reserve Senior Living.  He was born in Erie on October 10, 1947, a son of the late Kenneth and Susan Lynch Crawford, Sr. 

Ken served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, and was employed at Nautilus and Pennbriar Athletic Clubs. He also taught English in the Erie School District. He was a member of the VVA, and enjoyed weight training. 

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Carol Severance. 

He is survived by a daughter, Shannon Owers, of Victoria, TX; a sister, Barbara Romanowicz and her husband, Keith, of Erie; two grandsons, Derrick Owers and Joeseph Brian Rangel; his caregiver, Chris and several nieces and nephews. 

Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 602 West 10^th St. on Saturday, August 31^st from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m., with Chaplain David Fugate officiating.  Burial with full Military Honors will follow in Erie Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 135 East 38^th St., Erie, PA 16504. 

Send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.