LEWISVILLE – Ralph Otis Crawford, 78, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of October 26, 2026. A son of the late Wayne and Ruby (Hickman) Crawford, Ralph was born on July 29th, 1948, in Rushville, Indiana. He graduated from Lewisville High School with the class of 1966 and went on to retire from Chrysler Corporation in New Castle, Indiana.

Ralph enjoyed listening to music, especially early country and rock and roll. He loved long country drives through Henry, Rush and Wayne counties, eventually ending up at his favorite truck stop at State Road 1 and Interstate 70 or Cutshaw’s Market in Cambridge City. He never knew a stranger and enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews who called him “Uncle Rappy,” and playing with his dogs. Ralph’s family enjoyed and will miss his jokes and storytelling. In his leisure, Ralph liked watching “The Price is Right,” “Family Feud,” “Americas Funniest Home Videos,” westerns, “The Twilight Zone,” classic old monster movies, science fiction shows and anything about UFOs.

Survivors include his brother, Doug Crawford of Wilder, Kentucky; his sisters, Cynthia (Danny) Brown of Knightstown and Mary Ann (Darrell) Jackson of New Castle; nephews, Richard Brown, Matthew (Lauren) Jackson, Jeremy (Katie) Jackson, Chris (Amanda) Jackson and Douglas Crawford; nieces, Lillie “Peanut” (Bailey) Jackson, Trisa (Eric) High, and Cheryl Frye; great nephews, Benjamin and Nathanial High; great nieces, Mckenzie, Marlee, Lennon, Halen and Nora Jackson; many cousins and friends from Chrysler and the truck stop.

Ralph is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sharon Kay Brinson; a nephew, David Brinson and special niece, Eleanor “Elle” Jackson; grandparents, Ot and Ruth (Eiler) Crawford, Fred “Skinner” and Pearl (Johnson) Hickman;

Ralph’s family would like to thank Glen Oaks Health Campus and Henry Community Health Hospice for taking such good care of him.

Visitation for Ralph will be on Monday, November 2nd, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Marshall & Erlewein Funeral Home, Lewisville Chapel. Graveside services will follow at Lewisville Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Fred Hickman will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, Ralphs family asks that contributions be made to Henry Community Health Hospice- 799 N. 16th Street/ New Castle, Indiana 47362.