Reverend Doctor Carl R. Crawford
The Reverend Doctor Carl Roberts Crawford went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on July 12, 2026, after a short battle with cancer. He was 71 years old. He loved Weather (Storm Chasing) and building models (especially World War I and II airplanes).
He was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate from Emory University. He earned his Doctorate in Pastoral Care from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. Ordained as a minister of the Gospel in the Presbyterian Church (USA), in 1983 he went on to serve Churches in Arkansas, Texas, California, Nebraska, and St Petersburg, Florida. In 2017, he transferred to the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians.
In 2000, he joined the staff of Global Mission Fellowship, later called E-3 Partners Ministry. He led teams to do evangelism and plant churches in Israel, Egypt, Burma, India, Cuba, Ecuador, Peru, and Trinidad.
In 2020, he was honorably retired.
He is survived by his wife of 48 ½ years, Donna Stixrud. They have 2 sons: David (Kortney) of Locust Grove, Georgia; Stephen (Candace and Granddaughter Faith) of Pinellas Park, Florida. He is also survived by his sister, Gwenyth Crawford Dixon (Curt).
No Services are planned.
Memorial Donations can be made to a Church Planting Mission, Mission Organization, or Missionary of your choice.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith.”
2 Timothy 4:7
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Condolences Donna. We offer our prayers.
I know Carl is with Our Lord now. He came into my life at a turning point. Having the two of you in my life…it’s hard for me to put into words. My love for you and your family continues to grow. So many memories. Always in my heart. Felicia Romano
Pastor Carl holds a special place in my heart. He encouraged me as a young mother to step into leadership and share my faith boldly with others. Praying for you, Donna and family. Praying you feel the peace and comfort of Christ.
Donna and family I am so sorry to hear of Carl’s passing. It was my privilege and honor to serve the Lord as preschool director at Pasadena Presbyterian Church with Carl as the pastor He was an honorable and faithful man . He cared about people and ministry and was a pleasure to work with. I am thankful for the years I worked with him and his support of the preschool ministry. May the memories you shared bring you comfort and the knowledge that he is with Jesus and you will be reunited one day bring you peace
Donna,
So sad to hear this. I’ll be contributing to supporting Larry & Inga Sthreshley in his honor.
Love, Merle
We have been so blessed to get to know Pastor Carl. We thank the Lord for allowing our paths to cross and the opportunity to make several wonderful memories. We will be reunite one day soon.
Carl was a dedicated servant of the Lord who served long and faithfully. He will be missed. I send my condolences.
Donna, I am shocked and saddened by news of Carl’s death. Praying for you and your family. God bless and comfort all of yo
Pastor Carl was such an inspiration in our life —We will never forget the valuable time we spent together playing music and running the audio and video together in church. I (Norm) & Carl had the same passion for aviation and loved talking airplanes and flight.