Randolph Crawford was born December 12, 1933, to Lula and Percy Crawford. He attended public schools in Cairo Illinois. Randy was drafted into the military and served in the Vietnam War where he met his wife Margo who preceded him in death. 

Randy and Margo married in 1951 and gave birth to seven children. Their marriage was like a love story you read about in books. He was devastated when his wife died of cancer in 2009.

Randy retired from Ford motor company in St. Louis, Mo on June 2002 after 38 years of service. He spent his retirement with his children, grandchildren, and beloved great-grandsons. Unfortunately, Randy was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2014. He was left in the wonderful care of The Saint Louis Veterans home until he passed away on May 10, 2018.

Randy leaves to cherish his precious memories of 3 living daughters, Anita Crawford, Veronica Standord, and his beloved baby girl Jackie Crawford, 1 loving son, Juan Crawford, 3 granddaughters, Ciera Liddell, Latoya Hawkins, and Kelsi Oliver, 2 grandsons, Joshua and Trey Oliver, and 2 very special great grandsons, Carter and Corbin Liddell.3 children, David Crawford Sr, Daryl Crawford, and Randolph Crawford jr proceeded him in death.