James Jimmy
Crawford, III
April 19, 1960 - February 27, 2026
James “Jimmy” Walter Crawford III, age 65, of Florence, formerly of Killen, Alabama was born in April 19, 1960 in Lawrenceburg, TN, passed away after an extended illness on Friday, February 27, 2026. Visitation will be on Monday, March 2nd from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at Williams Funeral Home of Florence. The service will follow at 1:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Brother Chad Hess and Tim Akers officiating. Burial will be at Center Star Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joey Williams, Jay Johnson, Jamie Roden, David Scoggins, Marlin Williamson, Tommy Joiner, John Goode, and Scott Young.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Walter Crawford, Jr; paternal grandparents, Jim Crawford, Sr. who was known throughout Lawrence County Tennessee as Brother, and Estelle Bethel Crawford; maternal grandparents, Russell Keller and Mary Miller Keller.
Survivors are his loving mother, Marie K. Crawford; daughter, Lacey Martin (Cody); son, Andrew Crawford; siblings, Charlie Crawford (Melinda), Estelle Whitehead, Mary Ellen Wallace (Mike), Bobby Crawford (Cyndi), Carolyn Butler, and Teresa McGee; granddaughter, Ansley Martin; fiancé, Beth Duncan.
Jimmy “Moose” was a 1978 graduate of Brooks High School and president of his class. He graduated from the University of North Alabama in 1984, where he served as President of Phi Gamma Delta, Phi Upsilon Chapter.
Jimmy was Associate Publisher for The Democrat-Union in Lawrenceburg, TN, the Hickman County Times in Centerville, TN, and the Colbert County Reporter in Tuscumbia, AL, representing the fourth generation of his family’s publishing business. He reported for The Tennessean and the Nashville Banner. He also served as President of the Tuscumbia Downtown Merchant Association, President of Anderson’s American Youth Soccer Organization, served on the Anderson City Council, and supporter of the Crime Stoppers in Lawrenceburg, TN,
The family appreciates all the support and care provided for Jimmy at Keestone of Florence and The Summit at Mitchell-Hollingsworth. Williams Funeral Home of Florence, Alabama directing.
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March 2, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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7 Comments on “James Jimmy Crawford, III”
Dear family,
I valued Jimmy as a great friend while we attended Brooks. You are all in my prayers. Many fond memories will always be cherished.
So sorry for your loss!! He was a fine gentleman and He was such a young man. . Sending prayers for you Lacey and your family.
I’m a better person for just knowing Jimmy a short time.
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time of sorrow. Angela
I’m so saddened to hear of Jimmy’s passing. I always remember his smile, and kindness. Prayers for your loss.
It was a great pleasure and privilege to know Jimmy while he was with us at Keestone. His talent singing Elvis’ songs gave us great joy. His smile was infectious and full of warmth. His sense of humor and wit was delightful.
I will never forget our Halloween party when we stood and relayed who we were in our costume. When everyone else had finished, Jimmy in his smooth, confident style, stood and said, “I’m Handsome!” Of course, the room erupted in joyous laughter.
The evening Jimmy told me about his diagnosis, I felt led to pray with him. He was very moved and felt the Spirit of the Lord. We talked several other times also. I regret that due to being ill, I was unable to visit him in the hospital or later.
My love and prayers go out to his beloved family and especially Beth who was his constant loving caregiver.
Jimmy was a kind man. I met him when he moved to Keestone and was already very sick, but his attitude never wavered. I’m so thankful that I had the chance to know him. My sincere condolences to his family.