Neely D Crawford III

Neely D Crawford III, 78, of Phil Campbell, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Lawrence Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rock Springs Cemetery.

Born on February 29, 1948 to the late Neely Jr. and Miriam Holcomb Crawford, Neely enjoyed fishing and hunting. After serving in the US Army during Vietnam, he worked as a coal miner, then pipe fitter before becoming a Construction Manager. He will affectionately be remembered for his big heart and he lived life to its fullest.

Survivors include his children, Nancy (Douglas) Hallman, Neely (Carry) Crawford, IV, Paul (Christina) Crawford, and Candice Muniz; grandchildren, Amanda (Warren) Lauderdale, Kerry (Krystal) Hallman, Tiffany (Curtis) Baker, Kayla (Brad) Morgan, Kent (Alexus) Hallman, Matthew (Shay) Crawford, Madison Crawford, Jordan Watters, Jacob Watters, McKinzie Nix, Brinlee Crawford, and Ava Crawford; 23 great-grandchildren, brother, Frank Crawford; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Pallbearers will be Kerry Hallman, Kent Hallman, Matthew Crawford, Jordan Watters, Douglas Hallman, and Clarence Coan.

The family extends special thanks to the nurses and staff at Diversicare of Winfield, and NAMC ICU. They are especially grateful to his brother, Frank Crawford, for all he did to care for Neely.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.