Funeral services for Larry W. Crawford, 81 of Foules, LA will be held at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 10AM with Bro. James Stevens officiating, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.
Larry W. Crawford was born on Friday, November 25, 1938 in Sicily Island, LA to father, John Crawford and mother, Rosemary Crawford. Following a battle with Myelofibrosis, he peacefully passed away at his home on Saturday, September 12, 2020 in Foules. Following his graduation from Louisiana Polytechnical Institute with a Bachelors in Science, Larry served his country in the United States Army and continued in the Army Reserve following active duty. He then started his career at Armstrong Rubber Co. as a design engineer and left after 15 years of service to pursue his lifelong dream of operating the family farm. In 2004, he retired from farming and spent the remainder of his years hunting, enjoying time on his porch, and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Board of Directors for Catahoula Parish Soil and Water Conservation District and attended Faith Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Larry leaves behind his precious wife of 59 years, Marjorie D. Crawford; son, Rodney Jay Crawford & his wife Susan; two daughters, Suzonne Cheree and Stacy Bradford & her husband Jason; a brother, Steve Crawford & his wife Joyce; two sisters, Rosemary Ramsey and Jean DeGennaro & her husband Mike; six grandchildren, Jessica Crawford, Jacob Crawford & his wife Sydni, Braxton Crawford, Torie Dore', Rayne Bradford, and Lily Bradford; and two great-grandchildren, Veda Neuville and Baby Georgia Crawford (expected in October).
Honorary Pallbearers will be Shan Price, Barry Jenkins, Luke Lee, Ken Ensminger, Robert Hanes, and Glenn Bernatowicz.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital in Larry's memory.
The family will receive friends at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday on Sunday, September 13, 2020 from 5PM until 7PM. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com.