Funeral services for Larry Joe Crawford of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 30 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Fairview West Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday, Dec. 29 at Hanceville Funeral Home from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Crawford was born on July 8, 1945, in Gardendale, Alabama to the late Eldridge and Lilly Crawford. He died at the age of 77 on Dec. 23, 2022, at his residence in Hanceville. He worked for about 33 years as a machine operator at Miller Wire Works. After his retirement, Larry devoted most of his time to his grandchildren who loved him deeply.
Survivors include his son, Randy (Shenandoah) Crawford; grandchildren, RJ Randy Crawford Jr., Liam Crawford and Carter Crawford; and sister, Diane Farris.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Crawford was preceded in death by his wife, Nelda Jean Crawford.