William Dale Crawford

William Dale Crawford was born and raised in Brookwood, AL. William’s humble beginnings started in a time when Brookwood moved at a different pace. Growing, playing in the dirt, he may not have had everything, but had everything they needed. He had plenty of love from mom and a work ethic from Dad that would strive him to be more than he thought he could be. He grew into a man that would own and operate businesses in Tuscaloosa County such as logging and coal mining among others. But he was also a member of Fresh Anointing Church, a church that was always praying for him. He would give back any way he could rather it was through advice or fruits and vegetables. William was a leader, a brother, a husband, a dad and a church member. But now he shall be known as a child of God, living in Heaven in his own mansion. For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. Romans 8:18 ESV.

William was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Crawford; his parents, Frank and Nina Crawford; his sister, Joan Hubbard; and his brother, Mike Crawford.

He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Pruett (Jeremy); his sisters, Mary Garner (Wayne), Dot Betke (Jim), Sandy Green, and Debra Nash (Dennis); and his brothers, Earnest Crawford, James Crawford (Judy), Dewey Crawford, and Gene Crawford (Carol). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Lexie Miller and Kaylee Daley, along with extended family and friends.

Special love is remembered for baby Charlie, and special thanks are extended to his caregivers, Libby Beard and Sherry Jones, for their compassion and care.

Services will be held on February 10, 2026, at Memory Chapel Funeral Home, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and the service beginning at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Don White and Rev. Kyle Williams will officiate. Burial will follow at Memory Hill Gardens Mausoleum.

Pallbearers will be Billy Wayne Crawford, Jonathan Toxey, Kasey Williams, Randy Crawford, Dennis Crawford, Lucas Crawford, and Elliot Crawford. Honorary pallbearers are Eric Reid and Lisa Williams Reid.