Lonnie Crawford, Jr., the beloved husband of Debra L. Crawford, passed away after a short illness at the age of 66 on May 29, 2015 in Milledgeville, GA. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Debra L. Crawford, his son and wife, Jason Michael Crawford and Crystal Crawford, of Warner Robins, GA, his daughter and husband, Megan L Hasty and Jared Hasty, of Smyrna, GA, his beloved grandson, Davis Alexander Hasty, and soon to be born granddaughter. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie Crawford, Sr. and Dovie Mayo Crawford of Pasadena, TX.

Mr. Crawford was born on September 16, 1948, in Houston, TX and raised in Pasadena, TX where he graduated from Pasadena High School in 1966. He met and married Debra LeRay in April 1976. They moved to Eunice, LA in 1978, where they opened a women's boutique, Turning Point, and continued until their retirement in October 2014. Following retirement, the couple moved to Milledgeville, GA to be closer to their children and grandson.

"Laddie", the name he was fondly known by, will be remembered for his devoted involvement with kids' athletics. Friends can attest to the diligent attention he gave to the softball fields, and driving kids to their tennis and softball games. He always said those were the best times of his life. He was an avid fisherman and customers who came into their store would be "held hostage" so he could tell them fishing stories. He loved to sit on the floor of their store with a pile of dance shoes so he could fit each child with the proper fit. Their reward would be a sucker for their patience.

The Crawford family will hold a Memorial Service in Eunice, LA on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Eunice (311 S. 3rd St., Eunice LA 70535). Visitation will be held from 11 to 1 p.m. (Time of Service). A Fellowship will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Bro. Clark Palmer will officiate. Moore's Funeral Home & Crematory of Milledgeville, GA and Quirk's Funeral Home in Eunice, LA have charge of the arrangements.

The family request in lieu of flowers, all donations to be made to the Eunice High School Softball program at 301 S. Bobcat Dr., Eunice, La 70535.