FRANKLIN – George Emerson Crawford, 92, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021.
A native of Macon County, Mr. Crawford lived most of his life in Franklin. He was the son of the late Cecil and Flora Robinson Crawford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Brent Crawford; and two brothers, Kenneth and Lowell Crawford.
He worked as a heavy equipment operator and was a lifetime member of Mt. Hope Baptist Church. He was very dedicated to his church, serving as a Sunday school teacher and singing in the choir. George was an Army veteran, serving during the Korean War.
Mr. Crawford is survived by his wife of 62 years, Kate Penland Crawford; daughter, Martha Orr (Gary) of Williamsburg, Virginia; son, Emerson Crawford (Valerie) of Kernersville, North Carolina; daughter-in-law, Eugenia; and five siblings, Ruth Slagle, Preulo Crawford, Bruce Crawford, Geneva Burnette and Burt Crawford. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Cheryl, Natalie, Landon, Cameron, Caitlin, Patrick and Penlyn; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will not be services at the present time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
The family would like to thank all the caregivers, especially Jackie and Jerry Guffey, and Charlene Hall for the outstanding care given to their family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mt. Hope Baptist Church or the WNC Hospice House Foundation.
Condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.