Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff William Jonathan Crawley

Chesterfield County Sheriff's Department, South Carolina

End of Watch Monday, August 31, 1998

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff William Jonathan Crawley

Deputy Sheriff Crowley,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chesterfield County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 31, 2023

never forgoten Imiss you man.

TM
Chesterfeild CCSO retired

December 9, 2022

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 31, 2020

Before John was on the road as a deputy he rode with me many nights. I often wonder could I have shown him more that might would’ve kept this from happening or did I make the job look not so dangerous . I’ve held that a long time never speaking of it. I felt the same way about another officer that died in a car crash that worked for the Town of Cheraw that ride with me a lot also. RIP guys I loved you and I’m sorry if I contributed in even the smallest way. Thanks for giving your all. To all that have new officers riding instill in them the best, I think I did but will always have questions.

Sgt. Kenneth Lear- retired
Chesterfield PD

September 9, 2019

Deputy Sheriff Crawley,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chesterfield County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 31, 2018

Deputy Sheriff Crawley,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of of Chesterfield County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 31, 2018

Nineteen years today you were taken from us, it still seems like just yesterday. You will never be forgotten! We all miss you John! I love you brother!

Lieutenant George Halma
Cheraw Police Department

August 31, 2017

Miss you uncle. Wish you could see me now. Love you and hope you are making them laugh up in heaven.

Deputy Spencer
Anson County SO loving nephew

February 28, 2016

Thinking of you today old friend. May the Lord bless your family and the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office.

Captain D. Jason Cheek
Asheboro Police Department, NC

August 31, 2015

Dear John,
All my life I will miss you
As the years come and go,
But in my heart you will live forever,
Because I love you!
Love Forever,
Melinda

Melinda C. Sellers
Wife

January 3, 2014

Missing my old friend today.....Prayers for the family and the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office during this time!

Lieutenant Jason Cheek
Asheboro Police Department, NC

August 31, 2012

WOW!! Its been 14 years and I still miss you and think of you daily!! Love you little brother. Until we meet again............

Michelle Spencer
sister

August 31, 2012

Today, I thought of John with love today
but that is nothing new
I thought about him yesterday
and days before that too,
I often speak his name
All I have are memories
and his pictures
HIS memory is my keepsake
with which I’ll never part
God has JOHN in His keeping
I have JOHN in my heart.

Melinda C Sellers
Widow

August 30, 2012

Hello John,
It has been a while but it seems like yesterday, I just wanted to say I miss you brother and your always on my mind.

Special Investigative Services
U.S. Dept. Of Justice Friend

September 18, 2011

Miss you John , Love you , Thanks you for always being there ready to help with anything that needed to be done. Thanks for planting me a blueberry tree . I will always take good care of it.Thanks for watching over us.
Love you and Miss you John Boy!!!!!!!!

Sgt/Dispatcher/JailerRetired Joyce Smith
Chesterfield county Sheriffs Dept

August 31, 2011

John,
The memory of that day will always stir very strong emotions in me. You are remembered and missed by many people. I saw your children at the memorial service recently for you and others who have died in the line of service. They have grown so big. You would be very proud of them. I hope to speak to you again one day.

Lowry Price
Coworker

August 31, 2011

Love Ya and miss you bunches little brother!!! Not a day goes by that I don't think about you!! You live on in my heart until that day when we meet again:))

Michelle Spencer
Sister

August 31, 2011

I bought a Mt Dew today! John knew I was a Pepsi man, I finished all of it in Honor of him.

Lt. John McCarn
Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office SC

August 31, 2011

Hard to believe it has been thirteen years. Seems like yesterday sometimes. We got the watch now you put in your time. RIP JOHN GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 123

PFc. Jason Shoemake
cheraw pd

August 31, 2011

John it only seems like yesterday you were here with mountain dew in hand always there for me with your hugs! You were my best friend and you live always in my heart! Miss you so much it gets easier but it never goes away but I know i have an angel watching over me and one day we will meet again!
LOVE YOU ALWAYS JOHN "CATFISH" CRAWLEY

Lisa Rollins

August 31, 2011

I can't believe it's been 13 years since you said Goodby and I love you to me for the last time.
I still miss and love you.

I wish we had one more day with you.

I hope you can see our children from Heaven. I know you would very proud of them.

Melinda C. Sellers
Wife

August 31, 2011

I did not know you, Deputy, but have been told of you and the tragic circumstances herein. The reflections here are far beyond my poor power to add to, but I tender condolences to your family, friends and the Chesterfield Co. SO.

St. Michael be with you, and with them.

New York remembers.


Ptl. M.A. Ryan
New York State University Police Brockport (ret.)

August 30, 2011

John, There is not a day that goes by when I don't think about you. You and Melinda were two very special friends to us. The girls loved you to death, and when you and Melinda would come visit us they loved to cllimb up on the back of your truck and sit. You were their hero. I know you have been taking care of them for me. Brandi and Hailey had a car wreck when Brandi was 15. The explorer flipped 3 times in the air and landed next to a pile of pine trees. The girls were fine, but when Brandi crawled out the window and looked up she said she saw you. She had to pull Hailey threw the window, but she said she knew you were there to help her. Bennie has called me at times and told me that you were riding with him in the big truck, and that you had told him to call and check on me , and that I was ok. You were a true friend to our family. You have 2 beautiful children. Brittany is a beautiful young lady, and when I see her I see so much of you in her. John Michael is you made over. I see him every day at school. He always gives me a hug and he always has that smile (grin) like you had. I tell him that he is little John Crawley for sure. You should be very proud of them. Melinda and I still keep in touch, she was a very lucky lady to have you in her life. Keep watching over us, and one day we will see that beautiful smile again, Love you!

Cindy Gaskins Lowery
Family Friend

April 30, 2011

It has been almost 13 years since we lost you and not a day goes by that I don't think of you and miss you!!!!! Gone but never forgotten you live in our hearts forever! Love you John

Lisa Rollins
My Brother My Best Friend

April 26, 2011

Happy Birthday our friend!! We miss you so must.You would so proud of your wife and kids today.They look just like you (catfish)...I"m sending you a M/Dew and a snicker.Hope you enjoy them!!!!love/miss you alot!!! love The Bennett..

Sandra and Bobby Bennett

January 3, 2011

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