of Mountain Home, AR
March 8, 2026
Deacon James Robert ''Bob'' Crawford, 85, died in his home on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 3:09pm surrounded by his beloved wife and daughter after a short battle with Leukemia.
Bob was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, in 1940 and attended the University of Florida (an avid Gator fan to the end!), majoring in accounting. He married a beautiful young nurse named Florence ''Flo'' Caroline Matthews from Ft. Myers, Florida, in 1963. She was to be his nurse to the end. They celebrated 62 years of marriage last summer and have four children, twelve grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren (Sirenna and one on the way).
They moved to Texas in 1983, where he was ordained a deacon for the Archdiocese of Galveston/Houston in 1990. Bob and Flo retired to Mountain Home, Arkansas, in 2005, where he continued to serve as a deacon for parishioners at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church until his retirement.
Bob is survived by his wife, Flo, and brother, John (Sheridan), of Moneta, Virginia. Children include Michael (Sonya) of Vancouver, British Columbia and their children Kayla and Amika; Janette (Gary) of Baytown, Texas and their children Tamara and Matt; David (Sarah) of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Dean (Becky) of Irving, Texas and their children Thomas, Margaret (Sebastian), Sr. Maria Lillien osb, Mary Therese, Lucy, Elizabeth, Nicholas and Caroline.
A visitation will be held between 6:30-8:00pm, with a Rosary at 7:30pm on Friday, March 13, 2026, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church in Mountain Home. A Funeral Mass will be at 10:00am on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, followed by burial at Baxter Memorial Gardens.
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11 Condolence(s)
Neil Crawford
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Elizabeth and I pass along our deepest sympathy. Hugs to all!
Carol Taylor
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Sending prayers to Aunt Florence and the family, during this time. You will be missed Uncle Bob ,
liz smith
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Prayers for Flo, and family: Deacon
Jamie Martinez
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Diane Stefan
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Dear Flo and family, Bob will always be remembered as a man of deep faith and conviction. Joe and I were blessed by your friendship and I was so grateful for your spiritual support when Joe died. Treasure the memories, they will bless all of you.
Sheridan Brown
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Loving hugs and thoughts.
Larry and Donna Deeley
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Our condolences to the family. Deacon Bob was one of the finest, most steadfast men we’ve had the pleasure to meet. He has the victory!
Deacon Bob and Katie Wochner
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
A man of God has gone to the Lord! Through faith we know that our loss is only a beginning of his glory.
To Flo and all of the family, from Katie and I as well as your parish family, our sincere condolences, love and prayers!
Deacon Bob and Katie Wochner
John and Lynda Barnes
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Flo, Lynda and I extend our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to you and your family upon the loss of Deacon Bob. I remember with fondness playing for the many Masses that Bob served as the deacon. Those were wonderful years in Mountain Home. May the Good Lord comfort you and grant eternal rest to Bob.
Helen Gunter
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
I will miss your smile and humor. Thank you for your faithful service to our church. Helen
Kimberly Mims
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Our deepest condolences and prayers of peace and comfort to Dean and this beautiful family. What a great legacy Mr. Crawford is leaving behind that will surely live on in the many memories you all have created over the years.
God Bless You All!