Clarence Edward Crawford, 81, of Hutchinson, died Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at Thorne Care Center, Wesley Towers. He was born November 10, 1936, in Salina, to David and Leota (Dykes) Crawford.

Clarence graduated from Salina Sr. High School in 1955. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and Korean War. Clarence was a master pressman for 50 years for various companies.

On May 14, 1982, he married Betty Ruth Stratton in Hutchinson. She survives.

Clarence is survived by: sons, Gregory Crawford (Teresa) of McPherson and James Crawford (Kathleen) of Hutchinson ; daughters, Penny Bosack of Oklahoma and Stacy Bosack of Great Bend; stepsons, Timothy Lee (Jessie) of Kingsville, MO; stepdaughters, Nancy Smith (Sam) of Hutchinson, Virginia McClatchey (Doug) of St. John, and Brenda Lee of Hutchinson; sister, Shirley Schrole (Roger) of Salina; sister-in-law, Judy Crawford of York, NE; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by: his parents; brother, David Crawford; and sister, Colleen Weeks.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Elliott Mortuary, with Pastor Jeff Lee officiating. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.