Guest Book

john Tompkins from Rocky Mount wrote on May 8, 2021 at 11:03 am

I love the a big fan of old tv show and moves i like in the tv show the rifleman and mickey mouse club his music is so good john t Tompkins

I love the a big fan of old tv show and moves i like in the tv show the rifleman and mickey mouse club his music is so good john t Tompkins... Collapse

Cheryl Casper from Norfolk wrote on May 8, 2021 at 8:38 am

Our heartfelt sympathy to Charlotte, Bobby, Nance, and all of Johnny's family members. My Mom and I watched The Rifleman when I was a teenager. It was just the two of us and we loved the show. In 2015 my husband, Craig, and I had the thrill of meeting Johnny at the Williamsburg Western Film Festival in Williamsburg, Va. We saw him again at the same festival in 2017, and one of the committee people surprisingly arranged for us to take Johnny to dinner. He was so sweet, friendly and down to earth. I kept thinking if only my Mom could see me from Heaven having dinner with Johnny Crawford (little Mark from The Rifleman). We are heartbroken that Johnny has passed, but know that he is in Heaven and out of suffering. Rest in peace, Johnny. Thank you for the great acting, singing and comedy that you brought to us.

Our heartfelt sympathy to Charlotte, Bobby, Nance, and all of Johnny's family members. My Mom and I watched The Rifleman when I was a teenager. It was just the two of us and we loved the show. In 2015 my husband, Craig, and I had the thrill of meeting Johnny at the Williamsburg Western Film Festival in Williamsburg, Va. We saw him again at the same festival in 2017, and one of the committee people surprisingly arranged for us to take Johnny to dinner. He was so sweet, friendly and down to earth. I kept thinking if only my Mom could see me from Heaven having dinner with Johnny Crawford (little Mark from The Rifleman). We are heartbroken that Johnny has passed, but know that he is in Heaven and out of suffering. Rest in peace, Johnny. Thank you for the great acting, singing and comedy that you brought to us.... Collapse

Ty Blankenship from Council bluffs Iowa wrote on May 8, 2021 at 5:45 am

I grew up watching you, in the early 60’s, and followed your career throughout my life. You were an inspiration to me millions of others. Thank you Johnny, for the memories and I think of you often.

I grew up watching you, in the early 60’s, and followed your career throughout my life. You were an inspiration to me millions of others. Thank you Johnny, for the memories and I think of you often.... Collapse

Chris regalado from Chicago wrote on May 7, 2021 at 6:02 pm

God speed. Thank you for your movie the rifleman I still watch today. They never get old and especially when Lucas’s always talk about God. Amen

God speed. Thank you for your movie the rifleman I still watch today. They never get old and especially when Lucas’s always talk about God. Amen... Collapse

Ramona Hensrude from Tucson, AZ wrote on May 7, 2021 at 12:23 pm

The New York Times obituary about Johnny Crawford was printed May 5, 2021 and is now available on the New York Times website.

The New York Times obituary about Johnny Crawford was printed May 5, 2021 and is now available on the New York Times website.... Collapse

Dave Cox from Perrysburg, OH wrote on May 7, 2021 at 9:16 am

In 1979, Johnny and I had become coworkers, loading semi-trailers for Roadway Trucking on the loading docks in Los Angeles. I found it ironic that this former TV actor and myself--a recent college graduate--were surprisingly cast in the same role: loading and unloading trucks. We worked the 10-hour night shift which included a "lunch break" around 3 AM. I always enjoyed our conversations and even though we were just ships in the night, it paid well and kept us both in shape. Funny thing--I had only known him from his "Rifleman" days. It wasn't until I learned of his passing did I even realize he was one of the original Mouseketeers. He left us too soon.

In 1979, Johnny and I had become coworkers, loading semi-trailers for Roadway Trucking on the loading docks in Los Angeles. I found it ironic that this former TV actor and myself--a recent college graduate--were surprisingly cast in the same role: loading and unloading trucks. We worked the 10-hour night shift which included a "lunch break" around 3 AM. I always enjoyed our conversations and even though we were just ships in the night, it paid well and kept us both in shape. Funny thing--I had only known him from his "Rifleman" days. It wasn't until I learned of his passing did I even realize he was one of the original Mouseketeers. He left us too soon.... Collapse

Susie Tucker from Lafayette, IN wrote on May 7, 2021 at 6:15 am

So sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. My deepest condolences to his wife and family and all who loved him. He will be missed by all those who enjoyed his talent and shared their growing up years with him. May he Rest In Peace and may the Lord bless and keep his family.

So sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. My deepest condolences to his wife and family and all who loved him. He will be missed by all those who enjoyed his talent and shared their growing up years with him. May he Rest In Peace and may the Lord bless and keep his family.... Collapse

Pamela Riley Pavkovich from Cadiz wrote on May 7, 2021 at 3:48 am

Thoughts and prayers are with you, family and friends 🙏❤. I had the pleasure of meeting Johnny at the Hopalong Cassidy Days in Cambridge Ohio 2013. I will never forget that day. ❤

Thoughts and prayers are with you, family and friends 🙏❤. I had the pleasure of meeting Johnny at the Hopalong Cassidy Days in Cambridge Ohio 2013. I will never forget that day.
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Christine Flaherty from Monticello, In wrote on May 6, 2021 at 4:16 pm

My heart goes out to Charlotte and Bobbie and the rest of the Crawford family, I know that it was a very tough road watching Johnny slowly slipping away, he is at peace and he left a ton of wonderful memories. I never had the opportunity to have met Johnny but I do hope to meet Bobbie someday. Sending a bunch of hugs because I know that hugs do help !!!

My heart goes out to Charlotte and Bobbie and the rest of the Crawford family, I know that it was a very tough road watching Johnny slowly slipping away, he is at peace and he left a ton of wonderful memories. I never had the opportunity to have met Johnny but I do hope to meet Bobbie someday. Sending a bunch of hugs because I know that hugs do help !!!... Collapse

Pamela Winter from Dallas wrote on May 6, 2021 at 2:35 pm

Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the family..🙏🙏🙏 May Johnny rest in blissful peace..❤

Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the family..🙏🙏🙏 May Johnny rest in blissful peace..❤... Collapse

Reen Jacob from West Bloomfield wrote on May 6, 2021 at 10:34 am

I love watching The Rifleman.prayers are sent to Johnny's family.thanks for great memories

I love watching The Rifleman.prayers are sent to Johnny's family.thanks for great memories... Collapse

Sharon Osburn from Geronimo, OK wrote on May 6, 2021 at 8:56 am

Was so sorry to hear if Johnny’s passing. I was so lucky to meet him a couple of years ago. He had such a great personality and I enjoyed talking with him about his acting. My prayers are with him and his family🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Was so sorry to hear if Johnny’s passing. I was so lucky to meet him a couple of years ago. He had such a great personality and I enjoyed talking with him about his acting. My prayers are with him and his family🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻... Collapse

Alicia Johnson from Winston Salem wrote on May 6, 2021 at 7:52 am

Often we do not realize how much people touch our lives. Johnny Crawford on the Rifleman has touched me and my daughter for years and since we heard about his passing, we have been singing "Cindy's Birthday." We didn't know him, but that smile and his performances have brought us joy since we found him TV. We are sorry to see him go and may he rest in peace.

Often we do not realize how much people touch our lives. Johnny Crawford on the Rifleman has touched me and my daughter for years and since we heard about his passing, we have been singing "Cindy's Birthday." We didn't know him, but that smile and his performances have brought us joy since we found him TV. We are sorry to see him go and may he rest in peace.... Collapse

Ramona Hensrude from Tucson wrote on May 6, 2021 at 7:33 am

Johnny was my first celebrity crush at age ten. I joined his fan club and still have the small photos they sent me. I was also a horse crazy girl and I loved Johnny because he was a good horseman too. I rediscovered Johnny several years ago on Facebook. I was delighted he was reaching out to his fans in social media. I was very intrigued that he created the Johnny Crawford Orchestra. He looked so handsome in his top hat and tuxedo. I had hoped to attend a concert in Los Angeles. I think he was just starting to have early signs of Alzheimers’s disease and had stopped doing the concerts. My cousin died at age 68 from early onset Alzheimer’s. My heart sank when I learned Johnny had this terrible disease. I just turned 70 and learning of Johnny’s passing just a few days before, made it particularly sad news for me. The Rifleman was a classic television show and will continue to entertain new generations around the world. My condolences to Charlotte and the entire Crawford family.

Johnny was my first celebrity crush at age ten. I joined his fan club and still have the small photos they sent me. I was also a horse crazy girl and I loved Johnny because he was a good horseman too.
I rediscovered Johnny several years ago on Facebook. I was delighted he was reaching out to his fans in social media. I was very intrigued that he created the Johnny Crawford Orchestra. He looked so handsome in his top hat and tuxedo. I had hoped to attend a concert in Los Angeles. I think he was just starting to have early signs of Alzheimers’s disease and had stopped doing the concerts.
My cousin died at age 68 from early onset Alzheimer’s. My heart sank when I learned Johnny had this terrible disease.
I just turned 70 and learning of Johnny’s passing just a few days before, made it particularly sad news for me.
The Rifleman was a classic television show and will continue to entertain new generations around the world.
My condolences to Charlotte and the entire Crawford family.... Collapse

David Sullivan from Lebanon wrote on May 6, 2021 at 7:23 am

So sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. My deepest condolences to his wife and family and all who loved him. He will be missed by all those who enjoyed his talent and shared their growing up years with him. May he Rest In Peace.

So sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. My deepest condolences to his wife and family and all who loved him. He will be missed by all those who enjoyed his talent and shared their growing up years with him. May he Rest In Peace.... Collapse

Richard Wells from Lombard, Illinois wrote on May 6, 2021 at 3:55 am

We love Johnny here. It was important to a child either neglected or even abused to believe there were relationships out there that were healthy, respectful and full of love, even if they were fiction and of another era. The relationship portrayed on The Rifleman will always be a solid example of how a father-son relationship should be. All these years later and yet our eyes still moisten at the poignant episodes from 60 years ago. Johnny played the role of Mark McCain with such natural innocence that I was never once envious or jealous. Requiescat in Pace Pardner.

We love Johnny here. It was important to a child either neglected or even abused to believe there were relationships out there that were healthy, respectful and full of love, even if they were fiction and of another era. The relationship portrayed on The Rifleman will always be a solid example of how a father-son relationship should be. All these years later and yet our eyes still moisten at the poignant episodes from 60 years ago.
Johnny played the role of Mark McCain with such natural innocence that I was never once envious or jealous.
Requiescat in Pace Pardner.... Collapse

Beverly Lyons from Bay Springs, MS wrote on May 6, 2021 at 12:03 am

Was so saddened to hear of Johnny’s passing. I lost my dad and my best friend to Alzheimer’s. Will be keeping Charlotte, Bobby, and all the family in my thoughts and prayers.

Was so saddened to hear of Johnny’s passing. I lost my dad and my best friend to Alzheimer’s. Will be keeping Charlotte, Bobby, and all the family in my thoughts and prayers.... Collapse

Lonny Welch from Sherman, Tx wrote on May 5, 2021 at 11:02 pm

My deepest condolences to the family of Johnny Crawford. As a child I grew up watching both The Mouseketeers and The Rifleman series. I am 2 years younger than Mark and admired all his talents. I myself had a musical career. So sorry for your loss, but know it is Heaven's gain. Cordially yours, Lonny Welch

My deepest condolences to the family of Johnny Crawford. As a child I grew up watching both The Mouseketeers and The Rifleman series. I am 2 years younger than Mark and admired all his talents. I myself had a musical career. So sorry for your loss, but know it is Heaven's gain.
Cordially yours,
Lonny Welch... Collapse

Debra Collins from Lucedale wrote on May 5, 2021 at 10:52 pm

So sorry for your loss. your brother was an amazing person. I know he will be missed. Heaven gained an amazing angel.

So sorry for your loss. your brother was an amazing person. I know he will be missed. Heaven gained an amazing angel.... Collapse

Laura Melcher from Fountain Colorado wrote on May 5, 2021 at 6:32 pm

I am sorry for your loss . Johnny isn't suffering anymore. My mom died from the same sickness. Best wishes to the family and to Bobby for the loss of your brother. Take care and be safe.

I am sorry for your loss . Johnny isn't suffering anymore. My mom died from the same sickness. Best wishes to the family and to Bobby for the loss of your brother. Take care and be safe.... Collapse

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