FRANKLIN - Bruce Crawford, 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Nov. 13, 2022. He was born in Macon County, Oct. 31, 1932, to the late Cecil and Flora Crawford.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Pauline Browning Crawford; daughter, Teresa Moss of Hayesville; son, Maurice Crawford (Kim) of Otto; daughter, Sandy McMahan of Franklin; grandchildren, Zachary Moss, Naomi Bryson, Amanda Garrett, Sarah Miller, Elizabeth Crabtree, Rachel Barnes, Caleb McMahan, Hannah Crawford, Tracy Cabe and Elijah Crawford; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruth Slagle (Fred) and Geneva Burnette (Richard); brother, Burt Crawford (Ruth); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is proceeded in death by brothers, George, Preaulo, Kenneth (twin) and Lowell Crawford; and son-in-law, Denny Moss.
Mr. Crawford was loved by all who knew him. Bruce was always generous. He took great joy in his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and especially his wife of 67 years.
Mr. Crawford was a veteran of the Korean conflict. He was the music director at Mount Hope Baptist Church, where he was also a member and a deacon. He loved grouse hunting with his bird dogs and camping with his family. He was in construction for many years and then worked in lawn maintenance with his brothers, Kenneth and Preaulo. Bruce also drove a school bus for Macon County Schools for 16 years. He will be missed by all that knew him.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. at Mount Hope Baptist Church. Pastor Brian Pitts and David Slagle will officiate. The family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. A private family burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is assisting the Crawford family with arrangements.