Guy Crawford

Published 11:30 am Tuesday, September 9, 2014

HARRISVILLE — Guy Crawford, 85, passed away Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014. 

He was born in Simpson County. He enlisted in the military, serving in the U.S. Army, and was later employed by MP&L, and then Entergy before retiring after 37 years.

He enjoyed working in his yard and garden and was an avid Old Miss and Atlanta Braves fan. He was a member of Harrisville Baptist Church, where he attended faithfully.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Oather Crawford; 10 siblings; and son-in-law, Johnny McKay.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jeanette Crawford; children, Rachel (Larry) Berry, Faye McKay, and Kay (Clay) Hunter; grandchildren, Ashley (Chris) Dukes, and Jonathan, Dylan, and Joel McKay; great-grandchildren, Layla and Mallie; brothers, Gene, Tommy, and Glenn; and other relatives.

Services were 10 a.m. today, Sept. 9, 2014, at Harrisville Baptist Church, followed by burial at Mount Zion Cemetery in Mendenhall.

The family wishes to thank Mississippi Home Care and Hospice Advantage, as well as to Terry, Anita, Johnnie Mae, and Ida for their wonderful support and personal care.