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Melvin H. Crawford, III

July 13, 1988 — November 7, 2022

Payne

Melvin H. Crawford, III, 34, of Payne, Ohio passed away Monday, November 7, 2022. 

Mel was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 13, 1988, a son of Connie Sue (Barnhart) DeVelvis and Melvin H. Crawford, Jr.

He was always a Cadillac lover, so much so that he drove his grandpa around in his Cadillac at the age of 8. He enjoyed spending time with his nephews, trips to Indiana Beach and working at his own auto detailing shop, Barney's Best Detailing in Payne.

Mel will be sadly missed by his parents, Connie (Bill) DeVelvis and Melvin (Jan) Crawford, Jr., grandparents , Julene & David Crawford; sister, Rachel (Josh) Rager and nephews, Keegan & Kamden.

He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Phyllis & Barney Barnhart, Melvin Crawford, Sr. and his dog, Taz.

Viewing is Thursday, November 10th, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Friday, November 11th, 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM at Dooley Funeral Home, 5761 SR 500, Payne.

His funeral service is 10:30 AM on Friday, November 11th at Dooley Funeral Home, Payne.

He will be laid to rest at Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne.

Memorials are to Paulding County Dog Kennel, c/o Paulding County Sheriff's Office, 500 East Perry Street, Paulding, Ohio 45879.

Fond memories may be shared at dooleyfuneralhome.com 

Flowers and other tributes may be delivered Thursday, 9 am to 1:30 pm to the flower deliver entrance at the Payne Funeral Home.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Melvin H. Crawford, III, please visit our flower store.
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Thursday, November 10, 2022

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5761 State Route 500, Payne, OH 45880

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Friday, November 11, 2022

9:30 - 10:15 am (Eastern time)

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5761 State Route 500, Payne, OH 45880

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Friday, November 11, 2022

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Dooley Funeral Home - Payne

5761 State Route 500, Payne, OH 45880

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