Jackie Gene Crawford, 80, passed away on September 5, 2016 at his residence. He was born March 8, 1936 in Seymour, MO to Tommie and Clara Beatrice Crawford. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Novella June Crawford, one son; Tommie Crawford, and daughter, Rhonda Jill. He is survived by his daughter, Terri Crawford, one brother, Bob Crawford, and a host of family and friends. He was a member of National Heights Baptist Church and had retired from the Springfield Fire Department after 30 years. Funeral service will be on Thursday, September 8, 2016, 3:00pm, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Burial will be at a later date. Memorial contributions requested in Jack’s memory to: Boxer/Schnauzer Rescue of the Ozarks at BSRO.Org or Safe-to-sleep, C/O The Council of Churches, P.O. Box 3947, Springfield, MO 65308.