Bill was born in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Eddie and Clara Galimore Crawford. He was a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church; was retired from the United States Army Reserves and retired owner of Crawford TV Toys. Bill was an avid Coke collector, bowler and gardener, he enjoyed spending time outdoors watching hummingbirds. He was known for his wit and charm and spent his life devoted to his family and faith.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Kathleen Marie Crawford. He is survived by the love of his life of 72 years, Estelle Guasco Crawford; daughters Dianne Wood (Rick), Sharon Brown (Chris); son Ed Crawford (Denise); grandchildren Terry and Katie Wood, Dustin, Brandon and Megan Brown, Michael (Diane), Maria and Jonathan (Kelsey) Crawford; great grandchildren Ava Crawford and Stetson Crawford (on the way); special niece, Theresa Garrone and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, May 6, 2022 at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Rd., Bartlett, TN 38133. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 9:00 am until 10:00 am. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Memphis, TN.
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