James "Jim" Edward Crawley

James “Jim” Edward Crawley, 84, of Summerville, widower of Marcelyn A. Crawley, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014 at his residence. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Mr. Crawley on Monday evening June 23, 2014, from 6 to 8 o’clock at James A. Dyal Funeral Home. A reception will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 1 o’clock at the Fellowship Hall at Summerville Presbyterian Church followed by the Funeral service at 2 o’clock at the church. Burial will follow the funeral service at White Church Cemetery, Dorchester Road, Summerville. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Summerville Presbyterian Church, 407 S. Laurel Street, Summerville, SC 29483. Mr. Crawley was born April 5, 1930 in Forest City, NC, son of the late Gordon Bostic Crawley and Alma I. Dobbins Crawley. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War conflict. He graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering Degree. Mr. Crawley was a 32nd degree Mason with St. Johns Lodge #4, Kinston, NC. He retired from E.I. DuPont deNemours and Company as a Manufacturing Sight Plant Manager. Mr. Crawley then began a second career with Gardner-Webb University as Dean of the School of Business. He was chair of the school’s undergraduate business program. The Gardner-Webb University President bestowed the honor of Dean Emeritus on Mr. Crawley upon his retirement. Mr. Crawley was praised for his efforts to bring national acclaim to the GWU School of Business during his years as Dean. Cleveland County Chamber bestowed upon Mr. Crawley a “Resolution of Commendation” for serving on the Board of County Commissioners where he served as Chairman of Board of Commissioners for three of the six years, also serving in the capacity of Director; he held a key leadership position as General Manager of a major county industry for five years and as Dean of the School of Business at Gardner-Webb University; he was active in the community as evidenced by his involvement in Cleveland Tomorrow, United Way, Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Communities in Schools, Executive Roundtable. Mr. Crawley was active in Shelby Presbyterian Church and Summerville Presbyterian Church. Survivors include one son and one daughter: Steve Crawley (Lisa) of Newark, DE and Sharon Crawley Guest (Wayne) of North Charleston, four grandchildren: Cameron Guest of North Charleston, James, Rachel and Katie Crawley all of Newark, DE; one brother: Wayne Crawley (Patty) of High Springs, FL, two nephews: David Crawley of Tampa, FL and Scott Crawley of Jacksonville, FL and two cousins and his Special Angel and Caregiver: Lorraine Duberry. He was predeceased by his wife Marcelyn and one daughter and one granddaughter: Pamela Gail Crawley and Kaylin Ashley Guest. We would like to thank the team at Heartland Hospice for taking such wonderful care of our father and grandfather during this difficult time. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040.

James "Jim" Edward Crawley

April 5, 1930 - June 21, 2014