Ted Leroy Crotwell, Sr a resident of Cleveland TN, passed away peacefully November 15 ^th, 2021, at the age of 76. Ted was raised on Straight Bayou where he met his beloved wife, Inez. They would spend the next 57 loving years together.

Ted served our country in the Army in 1963. He became a professional welder where he later retired in 2012. Ted was a devoted Christian and was very passionate about serving his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He loved playing the guitar and singing for Jesus.

Most dear to his heart was his family. Ted is survived by his wife, Inez Lynchard Crotwell; four children: Ted Leroy Crotwell and wife Graylyn Crotwell;  Sherry Byrd and husband Bill Byrd;  Michael Crotwell and his late wife Michelle Crotwell; and Dana Livingston and husband Lesley Livingston; his 8 grandchildren: Tabbetha Byrd, Bryan Byrd, Jennifer Walker, Lance Crotwell, Carlan Crotwell, Casey Crotwell, Faith Livingston, and Abigail Livingston; and 10 great grandchildren. Ted is preceded in death by his parents, Miller Crotwell and Marie Crotwell; as well as his brothers: Freddie, Selby, and Eugene; and his sister, Faye Crotwell.

Services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, November 20 at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home at 5000 Indiana Avenue in Vicksburg, MS.  Visitation will be from 9 AM until the hour of service.  Interment will follow at Greenlawn Gardens.  Pallbearers will be Bill Byrd, Bryan Byrd, Lesley Livingston, Carlan Crotwell, Shelby Lynchard, Jr., and Nick Walker.