Darnell Crawford, 55, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Candler Hospital.
He was employed for eighteen years by Chatham Area Transit. Mr. Crawford was a member of Central Missionary Baptist Church (Hitch Village). He was a 32nd degree Mason and was a member of Prince Hall Free & Accepted Masons Pythagoras Lodge #11 where he was a Past Worship Master. Mr. Crawford was also a Shriner and was a member of Omar Temple #21. Under this membership, he served as Assistant Rabban Ezra Consistory #27 Legend Honor.
He leaves to cherish his memories: loving wife, Patricia Holt Crawford; two sons, Joshua A. Crawford and Ahmad R. Holt; five daughters, LaToya Williams, Adrian M. Crawford, Dana L. Crawford (Ricky), Tiffanie Ward Williams (Demico), and Kimberly D. Ward; fourteen grandchildren; two sisters, Janie Mae Knight (Donnie) and Queen Esther Cope; three aunts, several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Sunday, March 18, 2012 from 6~7 PM at Central Missionary Baptist Church, 738 Hitch Drive (Hitch Village).
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, March 19, 2012 from St. Luke Baptist Church, 418 W. 38th Street, Rev. Lexcie E. Aiken, Pastor, Rev. Larry J. Stell, Officiant. Interment, Woodville Cemetery. Mr. Crawford will be reposing in the church on Monday from 11:00 AM until hour of service.