Mr. Robert Eugene "Bob" Crawford, 75, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009 at his home after a long illness. He was born September 6, 1933 in Maud, Oklahoma. He was raised in California and schooled in Visalia, California. He served in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1952 and the U.S. Air Force 1953 to 1956. He married Elsie Marie Little on November 25, 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents George Thomas Crawford and Nancy Elizabeth Kidd , three brothers and seven sisters. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: His Wife: (of 55 years) Elise Marie Little Crawford, Hope, Arkansas. Two Sons: Michael Eugene Crawford. Robert Duane Crawford. One Daughter: Teresa Marie Crawford Hesterly. One Sister: June Lessley, Calif. And Eight Grandchildren and Four Great-Grandchildren. FUNERAL SERVICE will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2009, Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home, Chapel, Hope, Arkansas, with Rev. Lee Little and Rev. Hal Dixon officiating. Military Graveside and Burial to follow in Center Ridge Cemetery, Gurdon, Arkansas. Arrangements by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest Funeral Home, Hope, Ark. FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home, Hope, Arkansas. SPECIAL THANKS to Arkansas Dept. Of Health -Hospice of Hope and Dr. Michael Young for their special care during Mr. Crawfords illness.