Earl Leroy Crawford Jr, 80, of Fenton passed away on Friday, August 11th 2017. He was born on December 7th, 1936 in St. Louis, Mo to Earl L. Crawford Sr. and Lucille Crawford (Chapman) who both proceeded him in death. He leaves behind one brother, Jerry Crawford (Beverly) of Arnold, Mo. He is survived by his spouse, Barbara Allean Crawford (Krider) They were married on September 15, 1956 in St. Louis, Mo. He was the father of two children, Steven S. Crawford (Lana) and Diane C. Caughlan (Clay) He was "Papaw" to five grandchildren Kyle and Jessica Crawford, and Cora, Olivia, and Kayla Caughlan. He was a beloved uncle, cousin, co-worker, and friend. Mr. Crawford was a union carpet layer, a business owner, a general contractor, and retired as a flooring salesman in 2001 From Lawson Brothers Floor Company. He was an avid outdoors man. He enjoyed hiking, fishing, camping, landscaping, gardening, traveling, and exploring nature. He was a Member of St. Mark's UCC in Arnold, a volunteer for Feed my People in High Ridge, and spent many years working with the Boy Scouts of America. He also enjoyed drawing, painting, woodworking, golf, baking, and games. Visitation for family and friends will be from 5:00p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and a memorial service will start at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15th at Jay B Smith Funeral Home Fenton Chapel 777 Oakwood Dr., (at 141) Fenton, Mo In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial gifts to the American Lung Association, St. Luke's Hospice Program, or Powder Valley Nature Center.