OBITUARY: William Henry (Bill) Crawford Jr., 78, of Lexington, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Friday, April 23, 2021. A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home, Rockdale, with Pastor Casey Goetz officiating.
William was born, February 11, 1943, in Nixon, Texas, to William Sr. and LaRue Crawford. He was a resident of Lexington for 19 years and a member of the Tanglewood Baptist Church. William was an active member and Past Master of the Lexington Masonic Lodge #138 and Past Patron of Lexington Order of The Eastern Star Chapter #996. Before moving to Lexington William lived in Dallas, Texas where he worked as a Corporate Stock Broker.
He loved to entertain, paint, read and cook for friends. He had a special interest in Native American History and an extensive collection of memorabilia.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Archie Vizena and nephew, Duane Vizena.
William is survived by his sister, Vera Nell Vizena; nephew, Jerry Vizena; nieces, Amy Wenzel and husband, Chad and Selynda Vizena; great-niece Jordyn Vizena; great-nephews, Tucker and Gage Wenzel and Jake Vizena. In lieu of flowers, donations may be to Tanglewood Baptist Church Building Fund, 11203 US-77, Lexington, Texas 78947.
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