Joseph Franklin Crawford Sr. 78 of Marianna died Sunday February 20, 20222 in Washington Healthsystem.  He was born at home in Marianna on July 23, 1943 a son of the late Howard Allman and Martha May Wright Crawford.  He attended Barr Run School House and West Bethlehem schools.  Joe worked as a mechanic. He owned and operated Crawford's Amoco.  He proudly served in the United States Navy and served as commander of the Fredericktown American Legion Post 391.  He was an avid fisherman and hunter.  At the time of Joe's passing his son still owes him a dollar for a bet on first fish.  He also lived for gardening. On October 30, 1983 he married Robin Lynn Crawford who survives.  Joe leaves behind his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and faithful customers from Crawford's Amoco.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters.

Family and friends will be received Thursday from 4-7 p.m. in the Nichol Funeral home 1873 East maiden Street Washington, PA 15301 where funeral services will be held at7:00p.m. with Rev Layman Davis officiating.  Interment will be held in the national Cemetery of the Alleghenies. An online guestbook may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com