SHELBY – Mr. Joshua “Bubba” Robert Crawford, 28, of Kings Rd., died Wed., Apr. 10, 2013 at his home.  A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Rob and Sandra Philbeck Crawford of Shelby.  He worked for Rob Crawford Roofing.

PRECEDED: He was preceded in death by his grandparents, J.B. and Delores Philbeck, Claude L. Crawford, and Barbara C. Thornburg; wife, Kelli Rice Crawford, sisters, Lora A. Crawford, Angela Dawn Diaz; sister-in-law, Lisa Crawford; uncles, Phil Caldwell, David Truett; Moma L.C. Reep; and a very special friend, Julie Lester Rush.

SURVIVED: In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Brandy Lowe Crawford; daughter, Malia Joss Crawford; twin brother, Joe Robert Crawford and wife Loni; sister Danielle Piercy, all of Shelby; aunts and uncles, Rhonda C. Newton and husband Vernon of Shelby, Karen Caldwell of Morganton, Tommy Crawford and wife Beth of Shelby; B.B. Philbeck and wife Kay of SC, Steve Philbeck of Nebo; a very special aunt, Norma Hamrick and Melony Lewis; a great buddy , Lil Marty; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

SERVICES:  3PM, Sunday, at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel

VISITATION:  The family will receive friends Sunday, 1-3PM, at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home

CLERGY:  Rev. Howard Stroupe

BURIAL:   Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery

FUNERAL HOME:    Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby