The homegoing service of Mr. Mose Crawford, Sr., "sunrise," September 10, 1904,"sunset," June 21, 2007, Monday, June 25, 2007, ten o'clock in the morning, Beulah Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1434 Poplar Street, Augusta, Georgia, Dr. Sam Davis, pastor, officiating

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Musical Prelude

Mr. Milledge Kyler

Processional

Hymn of Praise ..................

Scriptures O ld Testam ent .
N ew Testam ent
Prayer of Comfort

Selection .......................................

Mr. Lawrence Crawford

Acknmvledgements & Resolutions...............................

Solo .......................................................

Eulogy ...........................................

Recessional

Interment ...................................

. . a n d l w ill dw ell in the h o u se o f the L o rd fo rev e r. A m e n . A m e n . A m e n . "

~ Repast ~ Beulah Grove Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

1904

MOSE CRAWFORD, SR, 2007

MR. MOSE "BO" CRAWFORD, SR. was well knwon throughout his hometown ofAugusta, Georgia for his big heart and his big family. MR. MOSE worked various jobs in his youth but retired from both the railroad and working part-time at Beulah Grove Missionary Baptist Church. His passion was fishing which he did three weeks before his passing.

MR. MOSE's deep, unwavering love of his entire family and the neighborhood children will be remembered forever. Everyone knew and loved "MR. MOSE" and came to celebrate his 100th birthday in 2004 (see insert).

MOSE leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Ruth Drake-Crawford; his mother-in-law, Pearl Armstrong; his 16 children, Dorothy Boone, Mozelle Crawford, Ruby Williams, Elaine (Bill) Wilhite, John Crawford, Lawrence (Ozie) Crawford, Eloise Brown, Anna Pearl (George) Wills, Charlie (Linda) Crawford, Cynthia (Jimmie) Starr, Frances Crawford, Lorenzo Gregory (Diane) Crawford, Letitia Crawford, Timothy Crawford, Byron Crawford, and Tyron (Mary) Crawford. He was preceded in death by 2 sons, Mose Jr. and Ervin (Barbara).

His legacy continues which his 50 grandchildren of whom three were raised in the home, Mario R. Dent, Ellenwood, Georgia; Carla L. Crawford, Union City, Georgia; and Lil' Terrell Crawford, Augusta, Georgia; 54 great-grandchildren, 26 great-great-grandchildren, and his one greatgreat-great-grandson; and a multitude of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and a neighborhood of "adopted" family and friends.

The Man Who Lived By the Railroad Tracks
A ll who know and love him affectionately call him Mose, Daddy, Pop, Granddaddy, Uncle Bo, or Mr. Mose. To meet him is to love him. Mr. Mose is a testimony of how to love hard and live right. Family comes first and he will always be known by his generosity and giving spirit. His smile is infectious and his sense of humor generates laughter. He is a caring, hardworking man who personifies strength, humility, friendliness, and the true meaning of what is to be a good neighbor.
He loved to fish and hunt. Every Wednesday, he, along with his friends the late Deacons William Albea and Lawrence Key, went hunting or fishing in his small paddleboat with two wooden oars.
He was a resourceful man. He worked to care for his garden that had a wide array of vegetables. His garden was located across the street from his home on 1437 Hunter Street and spanned from the Georgia Railroad tracks to Ms. Essie Buggs' yard. Made with his own hands and enclosed in rhe back yard were chicken coops made of various types of wire to protect the chickens and little bitties. He also made an aluminum cage that housed his assortment of rabbit, coon, and bird hunting dogs.
During the early years, Mr. Mose rode the Wrightsboro Road city bus to work to the Union Station on 9lhStreet. Every evening, his children would race down McCauley Street to meet the bus for his home coming. He would pick up as many as he could carry in his arms and those he could not carry would be holding onto his legs as he walked to the house at 1442 McCauley Street.
Mr. Mose would stop by the fruit stands or corner store to bring home three dozens of oranges, bananas, and apples to his children and other neighborhood children. All the children in the neighborhood were welcome at his home to play, eat, or get a whipping (if misbe havior took place).
In the evening after he checked on the duties and chores of his children, he would go to Mr. Albert Green's shoe shop to play checkers with his comrades. Yet on the way home, he would get a sixpack of sodas (a royal treat) to be divided (by the line on rhe drink bottle) for his children to share.
In the morning, Mrs. Ruth fixed hot biscuits, grits, eggs, and some kind of meat for the children to eat before they went to school. Dinner was ready daily by 3:15 to feed his and any body else's children upon arrival home from school.
Children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and neighbors knew his rules: 1. Always speak to people, regardless if they speak to you. 2. Never play on the railroad tracks or throw rocks at the train. 3. Never take anything that is not yours. 4- Always answer adults with a `Yes Ma'am' or `No Sir'. 5. Never run with a crowd. If you want to do something, go by yourself. 6. If called, you had better answer quickly, without hesitation. 7. The last child going to bed had to sweep the floor. 8. A ll children had to go to Sunday School, Morning Worship, and BTU. His motto: "God blessed
him for sending his children to church". Mr. Mose shared everything with his family. He made it clear that everyone knew that you could always come home if you could not go anywhere else. For that, he will always be honored and highly respected. Although a man of few words, he was full of wisdom and powerful in action. He led by ex ample. He leaves his family a legacy rich with honesty, integrity, loyalty, fond memories, and love.

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Mose Crawford, Sr.
Mose Crawford was born September 10, 1904, to Butler and Laura Crawford in Columbia County, Georgia.
Butler and Laura were joined in matrimony on December 27, 1877, in Columbia County, Georgia. To this union there were 12 children: Eddie, Amy, Robert, William, Mary, Frances, Butler, Viula, Hattie, Laura, a stillbirth baby boy, and Mose.
The youngest of his siblings, Mose, fondly called "Bo", found himself in an interesting role as both uncle and playmate for many of his nieces and nephews. If you were to ask him to share the story about the creek, his nephew, Charlie, and his sister, "Big Bay" (Amy), you will hear a tale that could easily rival one of Mark Twain's tales.
The young Bo, unfortunately, never knew his father. His father, Butler, a carpenter by trade, was fatally injured in a roofing accident just weeks before his birth. His mother, Laura, passed away in 1919. At that time, he went to live with his oldest sister, Amy. However, "Bo" was not daunted by these ill fates of life. Perhaps a guardian angel is personally assigned to keep him safe, strong, and with sound mind for an amazing 100 years.
When he speaks of his first paying jobs, you are sure to get a chuckle. At age thirteen (1917), he earned $10 weekly catching chickens and gathering their eggs . . . and not necessarily from their nests. At age 19 (1923), he went to work in Augusta on the construction of Linwood Hospital on Wrightsboro Road. His starting salary was 20 cents per hour for carrying bags of cement. However, his hard work ethics caused him to be quickly promoted to plastering work, making 60 cents per hour.
In the latter part of 1923, he began working at the Bon Air Hotel in the kitchen, "cooking grits". This job paid him enough to be able to take out $7.00 a pay period for insurance. The hotel's management transferred him to Manchester, Vermont to work as a short-order cook and ice-cutter. Although the money was good, the weather was just too cold for him. So, in 1925, he moved back South to work for Georgia Railroad Express Company.
In 1928, while with the express company, there was another amusing story. He was the first man to be fired from Babcock & Wilcox Company. He said that the boss there had seen him several times just standing around. This time the boss' patience had grown thin, so he accused him of being slothful and fired him on the spot. With pleasure he announced that he could not be fired because he didn't work for him, he was the delivery man. Can you imagine that boss' rage?
With yet another story, he talks about the flood of 1929, that made the entire area look like the city of Venice. The rain waters of the hill area washed down Wrightsboro Road and the surrounding streets. He and his dear friend Deacon Albea, purchased a boat to be used as a taxi about town.
A very friendly and enthusiastic worker, Mose worked as a Red Cap Porter with the railroad until retire ment in 1972. In 1968, he began to work part time for Beulah Grove Baptist Church. He retired from the church in 1999. How many men can retire from two jobs with over 30 years of service each?
Mose Crawford can best be described as a dedicated family man and a responsible father. He had eight children by his former wife, Clara Crawford. His loving wife, Ruth Drake Crawford, blessed him with ten more children. However, bloodline alone does not build a legacy. Countless others, having had the pleasure of sharing the life of Uncle Bo, Mr. Mose, "Pops", or Mr. Crawford will have a story to tell or a moment to share. So grab a fishing pole and sit down beside him. Listen to the legacy of our celebrated centenarian - Mose "Bo" Crawford, Sr.

~ T H E PARTICIPANTS FO R T H E CELEBR ATIO N ~
W ke ffia ll6 e a re r6
G randsons
G randdaughters
Death is nothing but a moment's rest Until the Second Coming of the Lord When He shall gather to Him of the best To take them to the place of their reward. I've felt the power of Jesus in my soul
Shining like a golden sun within, Melting my hard heart to make me whole,
Burning out the remnants of my sin. I've felt Him work within me, so I know The glory that will come when I awake. I'll sleep just like a child who'll homeward go, And in my dreams of love great pleasure take. So do not mourn my death, and do not grieve. The Lord will come for me. This I believe.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the many friends who gave of their time and energy during our bereavement. W ords are inadequate to express our gratitude. May God continue to richly bless each of you.

Professional Services Entrusted To
Williams Funeral Home, Inc.
1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - Augusta, Georgia 706.722.5551
2945 Old Tobacco Road - Hephzibah, Georgia 706.792.1003

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