William D. Crawford

Obituary for William D. Crawford, CWO4 Retired Navy

William D. Crawford, 87, of The Villages, Florida passed away on April 11, 2026, very comfortably in his home.

William was born August 7,1938 in Fairhope, Pennsylvania to William D. Crawford, father and Goldie Ruby Ruth Emerick, mother.  He graduated from Hyndman High School and received a BS in History & Government from Columbia College in Missouri.  He has been married to his beloved wife Alvina (Cookie) for 54 years.

William’s primary employment was in the United States Navy; he spent 30 years serving his country.  He supported on Naval Ships during the Vietnam War and the Cuban Crisis.  William received numerous metals and awards during his time in the Navy.

William and his wife Cookie are members of Hope Lutheran Church, The Villages.  Bill was a member of the American Legion.

William is preceded in death by his parents, brother Roger Crawford, sister Carol Bowser, daughter Denise Crawford Gaskill, and grandson David Myer.

William is survived by his wife Cookie Crawford, daughter Diana Hall (Barry), son David Crawford (Joline), also 5 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Visitation 4/22/2026 will be at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Home at 3975 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages, FL 32162 from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.  Military Service will follow at 1 PM at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513

In lieu of flowers donations to Alzheimer’s Association, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, or plant a tree in William’s honor.