Mr. Willie James Crawford Sr. (48) of Parrish Fl. on 3/2/25 Willie answered his Father’s call to come home. “Willie was a standout football player from youth league to high school and was given the nick name “Spiderman”. Willie was in the landscaping industry for over 15 years when he decided he wanted to change his career. Willie decided he wanted to become a truck driver so obtain his Commercial Driver License and was employed by Waste Management for several years then branched out to dump truck driving for Superior Asphalt for three years. Willie also had a love for cars and car detailing. Willie loved to spend time quality time with his family, going on cruises, weekend get aways and fixing up his cars and playing music. Willie was a “girl dad” so he enjoyed attending dance competitions, parades, and recitals”.
His parents that predeceased him in death are James Crawford Sr. (Father), Claretha Crawford (Mother). Survivors: (Wife) Kenya Crawford, (Son’s): Willie James Crawford Jr., Davion Swilley, (Daughter’s): Brittany Swilley, Jasmine Crawford, Janice Crawford, Ta’Miyah Crawford, TaKiya Swilley, Courtney Crawford, (Brothers): James Crawford Jr., Anthony Crawford Sr., Ronald Crawford. (Grandchildren): Davion Swilley Jr., Milan Swilley, Karmelo Crawford, Nariah Christine Childs, Noah Pelisi, Ja’Rese McCary, Maurice McCary Jr., (Special Cousin): Robert (Bob) Crawford; (Special Childhood Friends – Simon Williams & Tony Scott) and a Host of Friends, Aunts, Uncles & Cousins. Arrangements entrusted to Chandler’s Funeral Home.
Chandler's Funeral Home
C. L. Chandler Memorial Chapel
Cory Brinson
March 12, 2025, 12:26 pm
Our deepest condolences from The Brinsons.
Earth 🌎 holds no sorrow Heaven can’t heal.
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Mike Hillery
March 12, 2025, 12:41 pm
Willie my brother may you rest easy my condolences to his family may God keep you all covered
Mete 41
March 12, 2025, 12:55 pm
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Broderick Hornes
March 12, 2025, 1:20 pm
I loss a family member friend I growed up with being with his family and my condolences goes out to family and friends of Mr Willie Crawford
Jermor Simmons
March 12, 2025, 2:46 pm
Willie was next door neighbor growing up and admired his style. He was like family and too soon that he departs this earth. God only knows why now, but He has his reasons. Rest easy neighbor!!!
Chris Hil
March 12, 2025, 5:11 pm
My condolences to you and your family you are in my prayers and will be missed. Love always. Chris Hill
Page & Michael
March 12, 2025, 7:18 pm
Our deepest sympathy and condolences Kenya to you and for Willie’s entire family. As Michael and I read Willie’s obituary we could see how deeply he was loved and by so many. What a blessing he was to you all. We know he is resting easy now and we pray for peace for your entire family. With love & sympathy. Page & Michael
Robert Thomas
March 13, 2025, 12:16 am
To The Crawford Family,,I’m praying for peace at this time of Sorrow RIP Willie Rest Easy My Brother..
Geraldine Mosley-Sims
March 13, 2025, 12:55 am
Kenya…Sending my sincere condolences to you and to Willie’s entire family.
Tamara DeBose
March 14, 2025, 5:25 pm
Kenya,
I pray God’s continued comfort, care, peace and strength as you move through the days and weeks ahead. May you feel God’s presence in all the ways you need Him. God is a defender of widows. (Psalms 68:5)
I extend my condolences to your entire family.
Yolanda S Peterson
March 14, 2025, 6:37 pm
KENYA SENDING MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS MAY GOD SHIELD YOU WITH COMFORT AND STRENGTHEN YOU AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY DURING THIS STORM, WE LOVE YOU AND OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
Corey Hodo
March 14, 2025, 8:25 pm
You will be miss cuz r.i.p love you from the hodo family!
Ezera Dawes/Ezell Dawes
March 14, 2025, 9:34 pm
Ezell Dawes,Ezera Dawes would like to send our warm welcome to the family Willie was our next door neighbor and became one of our best friend growing up we have a lot of memories together and he will be well missed 26th Street Washington garden for life
Ron & Cynt Sumpter
March 15, 2025, 12:20 am
Always nothing but Love for Willie Crawford going all the way back to the Palmetto Eagles Days.
Our condolences to the family.
RonCynt
❤️
Ron and Cynthia Sumpter
March 16, 2025, 12:45 am
Fly Eagle Fly