JACKSONVILLE  -  Daniel "Dan" Lester Crawford, 60, of Jacksonville, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at his home.

Memorial services to celebrate Dan's life will be held 4:00 PM on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel. The family will receive visitors immediately before the service from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the funeral home.

Mr. Crawford was born and raised in Suffolk County, New York. He honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps before owning and operating Discount Vacuum Sales & Service in Jacksonville NC for over 32 years with his wife.

He was preceded in death by his father, William "Bill" Crawford.

Survivors include his wife of almost 40 years, Michele Crawford; mother, Patricia Crawford; daughters, Jessica Crawford and Rachel Crawford; siblings, Bill Crawford, Tom Crawford, and Amy Bernacki; and many loving nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made in Dan's name to the Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation at lustgarten.org