Edward Leroy Crawford died Monday, January 24, 2022 at Merit Health River Region Medical Center.  He was 84.  Born in Delta City, he had been a resident of Vicksburg for most of his adult life.  He retired in 2008 from Marathon Letourneau after 40 years of service.  He was a member of Grace Baptist Church, where he served as a song leader.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Ella Lee Crawford; his wife, Cathy Crawford; four brothers:  Charles Crawford, Wayne Crawford, Reggie Crawford, and Rodney Crawford.

He is survived by a daughter, Keena Lalak (Steve) of Vicksburg; a son, Jeff Crawford (Lori) of Sherwood, AR; a sister, Glenda Jo Gullette (Benny) of Longview, TX;  two grandchildren, Kristi Williams (Michael) and Richard "Slayde" Crawford (Marcy); and three great-grandchildren:  Emery Crawford, Devon Charleston, and Jayden Williams.

A graveside service will be held at 11 AM Thursday, January 27 at Greenlawn Gardens with Rev. Bryan Abel officiating.