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Official Obituary of

Otis Crawford, Jr.

May 14, 1949 ~ September 23, 2025 (age 76) 76 Years Old

Otis Crawford, Jr. Obituary

Mr. Otis Crawford Jr., Born May 14,1949 to the late Otis Crawford and Bertha Lee Crawford in Aiken, South Carolina. Otis received his education in the Barnwell South Carolina school system. In his earlier life, he met Diane Robison and they were blessed with one son Anthony Crawford. Later in Life he met and for 46 years lived his life with Gwendolyn Williams, they were blessed with two sons, Aaron Latory Crawford and Trevor Ontrell Crawford.

Otis worked at Sears, UPS, Archdiocese, and Arcadia University until his retirement. His Hobbies were talking on the phone with friends and family about sports, going to his favorite breakfast spot with his breakfast club buddies and going to Smooth clothing to sit down and chat with his friends. Once Otis got home and relaxed, he would watch his favorite cowboy shows and listen to his gospel music.

On September 23, 2025, Otis was called home from his labor and gained his heavenly wings.

Otis leaves to cherish his memory: Gwendolyn Williams, two children Aaron Latory Crawford, Trevor Ontrell Crawford, one daughter in law Kaleena Crawford, three grandsons Ontrell Crawford, Mikel Crawford, Anthony Crawford Jr., two grandaughters Joycelyn Crawford, Jasmine Crawford, one great granddaughter Aria. Six sisters Betty Grate, Dianna Mae Coleman (Greg), Connie Patricia Crawford (Reginald Ellis), Ethel Robinson, Anna (Sillivor) O'Berry. Three brothers Mckinley (Gwendolyn) Neal, Fred (Janice) Neal, Charlie Neal. One Aunt Warnell Jenkins, Three sisters in law Patricia Williams, Natoshia Williams and Debbie (Jeremiah) Roberts. Three Brothers in law Marvin (Brenda) Williams, Gregory (Lisa) Tracey, (Lateca) Williams and host of nephews. One special niece Yolanda Campbell, The breakfast club group and Smooth clothing store friends. Otis is preceded in death by his parents Otis Crawford Sr, Bertha Crawford, son Anthony Crawford, "Special Mom" Elaise Neal, Sister in law Linda Coleman, brother in law William Grate, Two Brothers David Neal, Lindsey Jr. Neal.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Saturday beginning at 9:30 AM at Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Ave. Philadelphia. A Funeral Service will follow at 10 AM. Interment in Chelten Hills Cemetery on Washington Lane.

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Services

Public Viewing
Saturday
October 4, 2025

9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Koller Funeral Home
6835 Ridge Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19128

Funeral Service
Saturday
October 4, 2025

10:00 AM
Koller Funeral Home
6835 Ridge Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19128

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