James Mangum Crawford

James "Junior" Mangum Crawford, 87, of Farmington, N.M. passed away peacefully on August 10th, 2014 at the family home with his loved ones. Junior and Frances Loretta Wilkey were married for 64 years. Junior was born in Aztec, NM on December 13, 1926 to parents James Edward Crawford and Hazel Mangum. He resided on the Crawford Family Farm in Crawford Mesa where he lived out the rest of his life surrounded by family. Junior was preceded in death by his son Joseph Crawford and brother Hulan Crawford. He is survived by his children Kathy Crawford, Steven Crawford, Mitch Crawford, Jackie Norris, and Charles Crawford. Junior was blessed with 16 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren. He is survived by his sister Audrey Bennett. Junior's life and passion was being a cowboy. He once said "I never worked a day in my life because I was doing something I loved" Cremation will take place and memorial services will be held at First Baptist Church, 200 W. Sycamore in Bloomfield on Friday August 15th at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Craig Montroy officiating. Arrangements by Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St., (505) 325-8688.