Mr. Crawford was born June 12, 1928 in Ludlow, MS to Edra and John D. Crawford. He attended Ludlow High School and continued his education at Holmes Community College after serving in the Navy. He began working for Southern Bell Telephone Company in 1951 and continued until his retirement in 1993. He married Jessie McGraw in 1952 and they enjoyed many happy years together until their deaths. he liked gardening, tree farming, and reading The Wall Street Journal.
He is survived by his brother, Paul Crawford; his children, Donald (Jane), Ginger Joe (Eddie), and Thomas; grandsons, Edward Joe (Kaylee), Stephen Joe, and Peyton Joe; and great-grandson, Connor Joe.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Jessie; parents, Edra and John D. Crawford; siblings, Louise Weaver and Orval Crawford.
Due to the current circumstances, the family held a private graveside service at Parkway Memorial Cemetery in Ridgeland, MS.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Baptist Children's Village, 114 Marketridge Dr. Ridgeland, MS 39157.