William A. Crawford, 91, of Columbus, GA passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021. A visitation for Mr. Crawford will be held on Thursday September 30, 2021 at 1PM in the Wild Wood room at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary. A graveside service will follow the visitation at Parkhill Cemetery at 2PM on Thursday.
William was born in Early County, Georgia to the late William Monroe and Annie Mae Crawford on January 14, 1930. Billy as he was known by many people, attended Baker High School. After high school Billy helped his father with construction, before enlisting into the military. Billy married the love of his life, Betty in 1956. He adored her for 65 years. After separation from the United States Army, he returned to construction with his father before his father’s passing in the mid 70’s. In Billy’s later years he worked as Civil Service at Fort Benning and worked for the Muscogee county school district as a bus driver. He loved sports, the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons and NASCAR were his favorite teams to watch. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, William and Annie Mae Crawford; and his sister, Susie Crawford.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Betty; his children, Dr. William “Jeff” Crawford (Robin), and Kimberly Anne Crawford Branscome (Derick); his grandchildren, Kelly Crawford, Amy Crawford and Garrett Branscome; and his brother David Crawford (Sylvia).
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