Paul Edward Crawford Sr, 81, departed this life on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa, OK

Paul was born to Fred Noel Crawford Sr and Margaret (Utter) Crawford on January 7, 1944, at home near 3rd Street, Tulsa, OK.  His mother insisted "there was a huge blizzard the day Paul came blowing in."  And, she said "he was the baby of the family with 15 years spanning him and his nearest sibling, and was spoiled accordingly."

Paul was a graduate of Nathan Hale High School, 1962.  He later attended the University of Tulsa.  He retired at age 76 after a successful career in energy/industrial sales and management.

Paul was predeceased by his parents and siblings, Fred N. Jr "Freddy", Robert Wayne, Sr and JoAnn (Crawford) Oehrke.  Also, he was predeceased by one grandson, Stephen, and son-in-law, Kent.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Jackie Harris Crawford and his eight children: Paul Jr (Kim), Greg, Jeff (Stacie), Dionne (Bob), Amanda (Clint), Devorah, Ericka (Brandon) and one Stepson, Matt (Tracey).

Also surviving are 22 Grandchildren:  Paul III, Sydney, Ella, Kati, Madelynn, Ashton, Brennan, Makenna, Josh, Kylie, Matthew Paul, Brittany, Jessie, Conner, Victoria, Solomon, Luke, Isabella, Lexi, Judah, Brantley, and Blakely. Additionally, surviving are 21 Great-Grandchildren: Addyson, Raeleigh, Lukas, Easton, Leighton, Addison, Dawson, Greyson, Ellie Jane, Maddie, Roxi, Annie, Tristan, Bristol, Bowen, Bensen, Margot, Rhodes, Elise, Henry and Oliver.

Paul's passions included all things mechanical – especially cars.  He was an avid fan of Nascar and loved Corvettes.  As a Christian, Paul found joy in all God's creation, with a special love of all his pet dogs through the years and the grandeur of eagles in flight.  He loved classic rock and roll, including The Beach Boys, The Bee Gees and Pink Floyd.  Paul held fond memories of and spoke often of time spent skiing on Lake Hudson in his beloved IMP boat with all his children when they were young.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to forhim.org (Home Improvement Ministries) in Tulsa, OK, or 4thewild.org (Wild Heart Ranch Wildlife Rehab), in Claremore, OK.

A Memorial Service, will be held to honor the life of Paul Crawford Sr.  on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 1:00 pm, in the Chapel of Mallett Funeral Home, Wagoner, Oklahoma. Reverend Dane Tyner will officiate.

Inurnment will follow in Hulbert Community Cemetery, Hulbert, Oklahoma.