Gail J. "Shorty" Crow
LEIPSIC- Gail J. "Shorty" Crow, 90, of Leipsic died  12:20 A.M. Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at The Meadows of Leipsic. Shorty was born October 6, 1923 in Leipsic to the late Gail V. and Jennie (Ludwig) Crow. On December 8, 1946 he married Jean Townsend who died December 12, 1990.
Shorty is survived by a son: Dennis and Linda Crow of Woodburn, IN; 3 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and a sister: Ferryl Billingsley of Leipsic. He is also preceded in death by 4 brothers: Dwight Crow, Richard Crow, Robert Crow, Donald Crow; and a sister: Ruth Keeran.
Shorty retired April 1, 1984 as an electrician from American Electric Power (Ohio Power). He was a Navy veteran of WWII, a member of Leipsic's VFW, American Legion and a graduate of Leipsic High School. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Leipsic.
A funeral service will begin at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, February 13, 2014, at the First Christian Church of Leipsic, with Pastor Tim Eding officiating. Burial will follow at Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Leipsic with military rites by the Leipsic VFW and American Legion. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Leipsic and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church.
Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church.
Condolences may be expressed to:   www.lovefuneralhome.com.

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