Garland Thomas Crawford, 59, of Memphis, TN passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 2nd, 2022. The Good Lord decided that after battling numerous illnesses over the years, that his heart was weak and needed to rest. He was born January 17th, 1963.
Garland retired from Memphis Light, Gas and Water. He was a supervisor of the Safety Department with 30+ years of service.
Garland loved hunting, fishing, and his yearly Florida vacations which involved relaxing with friends and family for the last 15 years. He enjoyed deep sea fishing, his grills, and smoking BBQ. He always loved the Sardis Lake life on weekends and full-time after retirement. He has slowed down over the last few years and enjoyed time at home on the deck with his wife, puppies, and friends and spending time with his grandchildren.
Garland is preceded in death by his parents Ima Jean Crawford and James Shelton Crawford and his aunt Bobbie Sue Russell. He is survived by his wife Iris Crawford, children Brittney Weatherly (Joe) and Hunter Crawford; stepchildren Chasati Woelfel (Nicholaus), Erin Stuart, and Noah Tah Baker; his sister Robyn Hall (Eugene); stepmother Nell Crawford; Uncle Joe Russell; niece Jenny Reeves (Garrett); his 6 grandchildren, Callan Woelfel, Evelyn Woelfel, Arden Woelfel, Addie Jo Weatherly, Kellen Stuart, Mack Weatherly; and his closest friend Jeff Ingram.
Garland had a wonderful sense of humor, loved to joke, and would talk your ear off. He was a hard worker who loved his job and all his co-workers. He would always take time to help anyone, even if he didn’t feel well. He loved everyone and everyone loved him.
He will truly be missed by family, friends, and co-workers. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation at Brantley Funeral Home in Olive Branch, MS on Saturday, June 18th, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a memorial Eulogy beginning at 2:00 p.m.
The family asks if anyone would like to make a charitable donation in his honor, it goes to Tunica Humane Society or St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brantleyfuneral.com for the Crawford family.
