William Roy Crawford

Jack C Crawford William Roy Crawford was born in Geneva, Alabama. His parents were Annie Lou (Holman) Grant and Horace James (Finer) Crawford.

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Kathy Lin Mema Sr. and Mema Baby together smiling :)

Jack C Crawford High School Graduation

Jack C Crawford Beloved brothers and sisters

Kathleen Lin Time Capsule Picture Booth of the Lovebirds 1960. "Can't take My Eyes Off Of You" Frankie Valli~

Jack C Crawford Serving our country with courage.

Jack C Crawford Family - Dad, Roy Jr, Mom, Kathy, Frances, and Jack

Kathleen Lin Lela Ann Crawford staying close to William R Crawford on his second tour of duty to Vietnam. Meeting up with him on R&R in Vietnam, Thailand, and Hawaii.

Jack C Crawford Frances marries the love of her life, Edward Goo

Jack C Crawford Franklin College - Roy Jr Football

Jack C Crawford Kathy, Jack and Emma exploring Mexico

Jack C Crawford Loving memories 💖

Kathleen Lin Our family Bermuda cruise on the Transatlantic Cunard Princess in the summer of 77'

Jack C Crawford Commanding Officer, 1st Signal Brigade

Jack C Crawford Army and Air Force

Jack C Crawford 27 Years of Service

Kathy Lin JenJen Goo with Mema I am not sure when this was?

Jack C Crawford William Crawford was proud of his Scottish heritage

Kathleen Lin Spring has sprung! Enjoying the early days of springtime at their Beechtree home in Falls Church, Virginia. Loving the photo opportunities that their many azaleas brought to their rambler home and circular driveway.

Jack C Crawford Andrew David Davila Crawford

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Jack C Crawford Thanksgiving with Emma, Jack, Andrew, and Elisa Ashley and extended California family

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Kathy Lin Family Christmas gathering at the Lin's House

Jack C Crawford Roy Jr and Jack with Mom and Dad at the Marines Memorial Club in San Francisco

Kathy Lin These picnic tables light up and moved back and forth. Very romantic seafood place.

Kathy Lin One of mom and dad's favorite German restaurants in Virginia Beach. Steinhilber's Restaurant www.steinys.com

Jeremy Boehl Thanksgiving 2018

Jack C Crawford Granddaughter - Elisa Ashley Crawford

Jack C Crawford A hallway in time

Jack C Crawford With Evalyn Crawford (Great Granddaughter)

Jack C Crawford Together in love - Roy and Ann through the years.

Jack C Crawford Dinner out with Frank and Jack

Jack C Crawford In memory of his beloved Lela Ann Caddell Crawford

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Jack C Crawford Family Tree

Jack C Crawford Dothan Eagle Obituary - Legacy: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dothaneagle/name/william-crawford-obituary?id=31630729

Jack C Crawford The top medal is the Silver Star. Awarded to Dad for "Gallantry in Action" in the Vietnam conflict.

Jack C Crawford "I left my heart in San Francisco"

Jack C Crawford The Old Post Chapel, Fort Myer

Emma Crawford I wanted to share Jack's eulogy at Dad's memorial today. We all love Dad (Pepa) so very much. ❤️ ____________________________ WILLIAM ROY CRAWFORD, SENIOR, COLONEL, US Army, Retired, Ph.D. EULOGY by Jack Caddell Crawford May 16th, 2022 THE OLD POST CHAPEL ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY Hello Family and Friends Thank you for joining us today as we remember and celebrate my Father's life. William Roy Crawford, Senior enriched our lives throughout his journey. With humble beginnings in Geneva, Alabama, he earned his degrees, ultimately reaching the level of Doctor of Philosophy. He was a highly decorated Army officer, respected for his excellent work, and courage in battle. After retiring from the military with more than 27 years of service, Roy Senior led also in business. Together, Mom and their namesake son, William Roy Crawford, Junior, spent decades helping military families around the World. Roy Junior continues this legacy today. Dad was born into a growing family with six beautiful sisters and two handsome brothers. Their Mother, Annie Lou Grant Crawford and their Father, Horace James Crawford spurred all nine of them to excellence. Dad shared a story with me this year about how his own journey to excellence began. He did not let a moment pass as he boarded the Three O'Clock Greyhound bus to Florida State University, just a few hours after his graduation from Geneva High School. He knew that he had a destiny waiting for him. After a year of study and college football, he returned to his native home to earn his bachelor's degree at what is now known as Auburn University, and enlisted in the Army ROTC program. Mom was drawn to his good looks in his dapper uniform. Dad knew that he found "the one," Lela Ann Caddell, whose family name I share, and who became his partner in life until her passing in 2020. Freshly commissioned as a Second Lieutenant, and newly married, he and Mom relocated for his initial training at the Signal Officer's School at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. Their adventure continued to Europe where my elder brother, William Roy, Junior, Dad's namesake, was born. Later, they returned to Fort Monmouth where I and Sister Kathleen were then born into a growing family. In the early 1960's, the United States began a military assistance program in South Vietnam. Dad was assigned to support this effort, and Mom brought their children in tow, enriching our culture and understanding of a proud people. It was there where Mom dedicated her time in the services of others too. She taught classes in conversational English. She bonded with one of her top students, Frances Hau, who became our sister-to-be. Dad ascended in rank, and after a few years in Virginia and Kansas, was called back to Vietnam as the conflict raged. As we know, it was a fragile situation where Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Guardsman, and Airmen faced danger head-on. Over 50,000 of them gave their lives there in service to our Country. Many are buried here. Now a Major, William Crawford led his unit of soldiers as they fought valiantly for Democracy. For his gallantry in action, He was awarded one of our Nation's highest honors, The Silver Star. In a few minutes, we will witness a ceremony where our Armed Forces will bestow full military honors to Colonel William Roy Crawford, Sr., U.S. Army, Retired, Ph.D. We have all made Dad very happy by being here in person or in spirit today. We know that he is watching it all from Heaven above, along with Mom. And I know that he is pleased that the Crawford name and Scottish heritage will continue to flourish through his grandsons who bear his name, Zachary, Andrew, and Matthew Crawford. I am so very proud of my Father; and I am grateful for this opportunity to share part of his amazing life with you. He is a national hero, and my inspiration.