Obituary for Calvin Carson (The Flagman) Crawley

CALVIN CARSON (THE FLAGMAN) CRAWLEY

Calvin Carson “The Flagman” Crawley, 72, of Rushville, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 8, 2021. He was born February 4, 1949, in Connersville, to the late William David and Beulah Philpot Crawley. In 1969, he enlisted with the United States Marine Corps, where he served for two years. He was a member of the American Legion and the DAV.

He was self employed for most of his life and drove a semi-truck. He also worked for Lambert’s Furniture and as an auctioneer. He absolutely loved playing cards with his family and friends and running a booth at flea markets.

Calvin is survived by a daughter, Suzanne Case, of Connersville; three sons, Timothy (Amanda) Crawley, of Connersville, Swayne Hauri, of Connersville, and Christopher (Erica) Crawley, of Cadillac, Michigan; five grandchildren, Cody Hauri, Chancelor Case, Haley (Blane) Medlock, Zoyee Beth Cranfill, and Justin Seeley, all of Connersville; two great-grandchildren, Adrian and Adaline Medlock, along with two nephews, Gary and Terry Harrison, and five great-nieces.

Along with his parents, Calvin was preceded in death by his wife of 21 years, Janice Smith Crawley, whom he married on January 29, 1988; a sister, Blanche Irene Harrison; a nephew, Denzil Jay Harrison, and all of his uncles.

Visitation for Calvin will be held on Friday, February 12, 2021, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., at Urban-Winkler Funeral Home, Connersville.  The funeral service will be on Saturday, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home.  Burial with a graveside military service presented by the Fayette County Honor Guard will follow at Everton Cemetery.