Hoopy was born on November 10th, 1945, in Center Texas to Willie and Mary Crawford.
He is preceded in death by his parents and wife Dorothy June “Dottie” Crawford.
Hoopy is survived by daughter Jannie Crawford and wife Gennifer, daughter Yolonda Garcia, son James “Matt” Crawford and wife Assenette, grandchildren Nathan, Damian, Roman, Erica, Victoria, Isaiah, and many great grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers Willie Crawford, Richard Crawford, and Johnny Crawford, as well as many family and friends. Hoopy will be greatly missed by his dog, Fiona.
Hoopy is an Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He retired from OxyChem in Pasadena Texas and enjoyed being outdoors hunting, working on, and riding his tractor or doing random projects around his home.