Wayne Crawford April 1, 1942 – January 26, 2018 Walter Wayne Crawford passed away at the age of 75 in Fort Worth, Texas on January 26, 2018. Walter was a Veteran of the US Army honorably discharged in 1963. He was retired from Royal Business Forms. Walter loved hunting, fishing, and singing/ playing country and western music; was a wonderful dancer too. Walter was a Hero in more ways than ever thought; he also saved his brother’s life, (Roy Gene) 3 times. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Allie Lee Russell Crawford and Jesse Walter Crawford, step parents Cecil W. Wehrhan and Virginia Crawford; sisters Joyce Lee Thornton and Janie Ann Martin. Walter is survived by his spouse of 54 years, Jannie, children; Walter Wayne Crawford Jr. (Mari), Jessie Holland (Bill), Jimmy Crawford (Vegia), siblings; Roy Gene Crawford, Cecil Lee Wehrhan (Susan), Darlena Collins (Nina), spouse Marvin and William Wehrhan, grandchildren; Justin (Autumn), Michael (Barbie), Joshua (Jessica), Casey Campbell (JD), Taylor (Lauren), Christopher (Kristin) and Samijoe, great-grandchildren; Rylee, Daniel, Noah, Harper, Corbin, other family member, Sue and many nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews .
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Oh Daddy how I’m going to miss you. Never could have imagined my world without you in it. Till we meet agian. I’m always keep you with me. Go and rest high my handsome daddy…. luv you always and forever.
Wayne was my older brother. My fondest memory was when, as a 10 year old boy, I got to go on a deer hunt with him. I can still remember it as if it was yesterday.
We were in my Dad’s 1947 Chevy pickup, a truck that could go anywhere you wanted to take it. We were mule deer hunting in a mountainous area in Southern Arizona. Wayne was driving down a rough road. I was standing on the side rail in the bed of the truck. Before I knew it, I fell off the truck into a bushy Palo Verde tree with one inch thorns. I thought my brother stopped, so I waited for him to pull me out of that tree. It didn’t take me long to realize that Wayne and the truck were nowhere in sight. I jumped up and tearfully ran down the road since my brother obviously did not know that I fell out. When I caught up, he was waiting at the ranchers gate about a half mile down that rough road.
We had always talked and laughed about this throughout our lives. I know that when the time comes, Wayne will once again be at the end of the road, by the gate, waiting for me.
(By the way, Wayne shot a nice big mulely buck that afternoon.)
Walter was a great man. I really admired that man for alot of reasons. Until next time my friend.
He loved you and your whole family. Thanks for always being there for us all. We all luv you guys…
Jessie
Such a fine man that will be missed by all. Keeping the Crawford family in my prayers!
Dear uncle Wayne I remember riding on ur shoulder when I was young .you were always kind and loving.I wish I could have visit with you and the family more..we love you very much and you will always have a place in our hearts ..rest in peace.love you from the bolding family. Penny ogren…????
Every time I hear the song “Jackson” I’ll think of you and remember the fun we had singing together. You will be missed!
Papa was my only grandfather growing up. He was the best grand father anyone could have. I am so blessed to have been his grandson. My best memory was when he would come into town an pick me up early in the morning an take me back to nanny’s so I could spend time with all my cousins. He would always wake me up going past the cemetery an ask me the same joke “ guess how many people an dead an buried in this cemetery “ an I would say 100?? An he would say “ all of them “. He told me that joke every time he would pick me up an we would pass the cemetery an I’ll never forget it. RIP papa you will always be missed an loved by so many people. We can’t wait to see you again
Our deepest condolences goes out to Waynes Family and Friends…..Wayne was such a pleasurable person to be around. RIP Wayne.
Thanks you from all the Crawford’s.
Wayne will be greatly missed. Such a sweet man and friend. He really loved to sing at karaoke . Could sing very well too. Now he can Sind for our lord. Rip Wayne . Prayers for loved ones and family.????????☝️
I never saw him when he wasn’t smiling about something. He was a positive light in this world. Walter will be missed. God blessed all of us who crossed his path.
My prayers and thoughts are with Wayne family. I didn’t know him well,but enjoyed his singing
Papa Wayne were a wonderful man. I got the privilege to have known you for the last 8 years from being married to josh. My greatest memories with you was getting up early and going fishing with you josh Taylor and Wayne. You were the first person to show me how to skin a fish with your pocket knife. Another memory I will never forget is singing karaoke together we both love karaoke and could sing all night. I’m so lucky to have known you and to have been apart of your family. I love you and will always miss you papa. Ypur great grandchildren rylee and harper will know what a wonderful man you were!!❤
I had a wonderful, wonderful brother for 63 years. My heart aches for all of his family including myself. I have wonderful memories that I shall cherish. My sincere sympathy goes out to the entire family. Love to all of you.
Wayne Crawford, I could not have asked for a better brother in law. Every time I would see you I would give you a hug and a hand shake. I made sure to say I love you. You and all your family mean so much to me and Nina. You and all of your family will be forever in our thoughts and prayers. Farewell till we meet again.
Papa im going to miss you so much! Going home will never be the same. Your the best grandpa a girl could ask for and an even better great grandpa to my son. I can’t thank you enough for taking my brothers and I in and loving us as your own. It takes a strong, loving ,hardworking kind of person to do that. I know it’s not goodbye but I’ll see ya later. I love you!
W Wayne is my younger brother.
I am still shocked by his death.
Wayne Sr. saved life 3
times that I can remember.
My heart is still shaken by his loss of life which he so dearly
loved. He will be remembered for years
to come. I loved him more then I can put into words. Still shocked. I’m making a
CD in his remembrance.
Love always to my
brother w ” WAYNE ” Crawford.
I was truly blessed to call Walter my father-in-law for 30+ years. Life would not be the same had I not had the opportunity to marry his son, become his daughter-in-law, and have two wonderful sons who look up to him as a remarkable grandfather. I will cherish all the memories over the years and be forever grateful to take the Crawford name… RIP, Walter… Forever your daughter – I Love You Always!
My Uncle Wayne was a superb man. I always admired him, and enjoyed his company a lot. He always had great stories of experiences to tell! He was also a stern but gentle soul, lending a helping hand to whom ever needed it! He was a very dedicated Father. Man, there are just so many things I would like to mention that I remember about him, although I would be writing a book though! He was a great Brother, Son, Husband, Daddy, Uncle, Grand daddy, and Great grand daddy! We are sure going to miss him dearly. Wish I could have visited with you one last time, but then again don’t we all!? We just never know when our time is up! So lets all live with absolute peace love and understanding in our hearts. May you Rest in Peace my Dear Uncle Wayne, until we meet again!! Sending Love, Hugs and best wishes to all the family here from Arizona, Take care Ya”ll 😉
Ever since I was a little girl, I can remember my Uncle Wayne with his wavy hair, smile on his face and a big warm hug to greet you. Him and my Aunt Jannie would sit for hours at the table playing cards with my mom and dad. Over the years his hair changed in color only and I was sitting at the table playing cards with him during family visits. My heart hurts knowing those family visits will be different without him. You will always be in my heart and I will always miss you. Love you Uncle Wayne!