David Allan Crawford

David was born November 20th, 1932 in Huntington, West Virginia to Anna Mefford and Charles Crawford. His early years were spent in Huntington and Guyandotte.

At the age of 16, he began his military career, proudly serving for 22 years, defending what he felt was the greatest country on Earth. Shortly after joining the military, he met the love of his life, Iris Lee. David and

Iris were married for over 60 years.

He saw many places and cultures during his career and loved the adventures. Upon military retirement, he declared Texas as home and has resided in Copperas Cove since. Pursuing his interest in the real estate business, David owned Crawford Real Estate in Copperas Cove for many years.

David is survived by a son, Michael Crawford of Copperas Cove, a daughters Linda K Lewis of Denton TX, Tamela Sherman, and Davida Smith of Copperas Cove along with his grandchildren. His grandchildren include Amber Palmer, Jacob Smith, Amanda Elliott, Caleb Smith, Elizabeth Smith and Katherine Smith from the Copperas Cove area, Amy Anderson from Wylie, along with Chelsea and Kyran from the Mesquite region. He was blessed to meet his great grand-children Iris Kay and Ellowyn Lee so he can update Iris Lee on their latest antics with big brother Benjamin Elliott.

David was preceded in death by Iris Lee, his wife, his grandson Andrew, and his granddaughter Ashlynn.