Larry Coy Crawford

During Larry's early life, he lived with his sister Betty and grandparents on a farm in Madisonville, Texas. His parents lived in Houston to work and save money to bring the family back together. He lived in the Oak Knoll area.

Larry graduated from Smiley High School in 1956 and from Sam Houston State Teachers College in 1964. He was also enlisted in the National Guard for 8 years from 1963 to 1971.

During College, Larry joined the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternal Brotherhood. Larry was also a member of First Baptist Church of North Houston, USA/ASA Mens 60 and over Fast Pitch Softball, USA/ASA Mens Fast Pitch Softball. He participated in all aspects of the sport from playing, coaching and umpiring. Larry played with the Honey Dippers, Gamblers, C.A.C., and Pasadena Barristers. He coached his own men's softball team, the Texans, the team whom he sponsored and created. Larry also umpired USA/ASA Mens, Girls team.

Larry loved watching/attending the Houston Astros and Houston Rockets games. Larry has been an Astros fan even before it was cool to be an Astros fan. He also played poker with the ladies of the neighborhood and his mother to support himself.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Opal & Newel Crawford; sister, Betty Jewel Crawford-Hudson and nephew, Elton Trent Hudson.

Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 56 years, Wanda Jewel; daughter, Kimberly Dawn and husband Dan Moynahan; grandchildren, Madisson Moynahan and Matthew Austin Coy Moynahan; nephews, Michael Dwayne Hudson and Daniel Ray Hudson; cousins, Greg Crawford and Dallas Crawford.

Serving as pallbearers are Dan Moynahan, Greg Crawford, Sonny McShane, Nick Gleasman, Danny Ray Hudson, Russell Dennis, and Phil Williams.

Honorary Pallbearers are Lynn McShane, Lewis Rackley, David Peterson, Clifford Lee, Bob Jr. Hayes, Grady O'Bannon, Brooks Harrison, Terry Brecheen, Craig Pietzsch, Mike and Mark Johnson.

All services will be Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Brookside Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039. Visitation from 10:00-11:00am. Funeral Service from 11:00-12:00pm, Committal Service immediately following at 12:00-12:30pm.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brooksidefuneralhomelauder.com for the Crawford family.