Kenneth Tyrone Crawford

Kenneth Tyrone Crawford was the fourth child born to Mr. Floyd Crawford and the late Willa Marie Hunter Crawford.

He was educated in the Lowndes County School System and was a proud member of the 1971 graduating class of Lowndes High School. Kenneth continued his education at North Florida Junior College and received his certification as a Automotive Technician. Later, he answered the call to his country and enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served from 1972-1976. Continuing the call of service, he joined the Unites States Air Force Reserve from 1976-1990. Following his time of service, he became employed by the City of Tallahassee and retired from J.R.O.C. Trucking, LLC.

Kenneth was passionate about farming. He enjoyed hobbies such as: riding tractors, car racing and riding his motorcycle. Kenneth was quite a debonair gentleman. He was charming, loved being well-groomed and could be often seen dressed in Afro-centric attire.

Recognizing he needed a Savior, Kenneth joined Woods Chapel AME Church and was a long-time member. He served faithfully as a Steward, Trustee and Church School Superintendent.

On Saturday, August 5, 2017, the Master commanded that his airman take his last flight from labor to rest.

In addition to his mother, the late Willa Marie Hunter Crawford, he is preceded by his grand-parents: M.T. and Ophelia Crawford and the late William and Marie Hunter; one sister whom he loved dearly: Cassandra Crawford Davis; five aunts: Dorothy J., Nellie, Helen, Annie J. and Ruby Carl; and six uncles: C.W., Ralph, Leroy, Otis, Walter, and Wallace.

Kenneth leaves to celebrate his life, two children: NeKennon Crawford of St. Petersburg, FL and Kenderick Crawford of Tallahassee, FL; his father: Floyd Crawford of Valdosta, GA; two step-children: Amy Renee Turner of Sanford, FL and Angela Brooks (Javarrow) of Oviedo, FL; three sisters: Glenelle Marshall (Bennett) of Inglewood, CA, Rose Marion Lester (James) of Miramar, FL, and Yvonne Bonner (William) of Valdosta, GA; two brothers: Floyd L. Crawford (Mamie) and Owen Crawford (Jeanette) both of Valdosta, GA; his aunts and uncles: Dorothy Cambridge, Daisy Crawford, Johnnie R. Hunter, Blanche Crawford and Charles Stacks (Brenda); six grandchildren: the mothers of his children: Mary Sanders and Brenda Williams; a special friend: Edna Turner; one god-son: Marlow Aikens; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

The Celebration of Life for the late Mr. Kenneth Tyrone Crawford will be held Saturday, August 12,2017 at 1:00pm from the sanctuary of St. John AME Church.

Interment will follow in Hunters Cemetery.

Public viewing will be held Friday, August 11, 2017 from 10:00am - 5:00pm at Godfrey Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends Friday, August 11, at Woods Chapel AME Church from 5:30pm - 7:00pm.