Crawford, Paul Andre (Age 41) of Waldorf, Maryland.

On December 20, 1972 in Washington, D.C., Paul Andre Crawford was born to Elijah and Linda Crawford.

Affectionately known as "PacMan," he went to and graduated from Friendly High School in Fort Washington, MD.

For the past twenty years Paul was employed by General Electric and was a telephone installer. It was here that his co-workers became his extended family. He was a dedicated employee until his health began to decline and he could no longer work.

On February 5, 1993, he married Valeria Marshall whom he met as a child through their family. From this union "daddy's little girl," Kyla was born.

Paul's passion was basketball; both playing and watching. He enjoyed music, reading, his job and family. Spending time with his family was top priority. He was an especially loving husband and father. He often played video games and rode bikes with Kyla. Paul was proud of how long he and Valeria had been married and the fact that he took care of his family.

He was involved in his community and helped others in his neighborhood.

If Paul could leave a word for Kyla's generation it would be to "stay true to yourself, do what makes you happy."

In addition to his wife, Valeria, daughter, Kyla, parents, Elijah and Linda Crawford, also left to cherish his memory are sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Arrangements provided by Thornton Funeral Home.