Ellis Lewis Crawford, Jr. Obituary (1947

Ellis Lewis Crawford, Jr., made his final road trip on Monday, November 5, 2018 in Orlando, FL. He was born on May 5, 1947 in Stamford, CT, the oldest child of Ellis L. and Dora Crawford, Sr. In 1965, he graduated from Stamford High School and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. In 1971, he was hired as a Stamford Police Officer and served 33 years, before retiring in 2004.Ellis had three loves: Family (Friends), Sports and Music. His grandchildren were the light of his life and there was nothing he wouldnt do for them, his family or his friends. Ellis was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Dora Crawford, Sr He is survived by his wife Weeda Lee Crawford; children Elise (Chris), Ellis (Gayani), Erika, E. Duanne (Tamira) and Jason; his grandchildren Alexander, Jazmin, Jayden, Alivia, Alijah and Avery; Sister Diane; Niece Veronica; Uncle Henry; two chosen daughters, Alicia and Monica; a host of extended family and close friends; and many beloved former colleagues. Services will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Bethel AME Church, 150 Stamford Ave, Stamford, CT 06902. Viewing 10:00am -12:00pm, servive at 12:00pm. Funeral arrangement entrusted to Baker-Isaac Funeral Services, 985 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06607 SERVICES Visitation Tuesday, November 13, 2018 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Bethel AME Church Stamford 150 Fairfield Ave Stamford, CT 06902 Funeral Service Tuesday, November 13, 2018 12:00 PM Bethel AME Church Stamford 150 Fairfield Ave Stamford, CT 06902