Joseph Crawford was born on October 14, 1936 in Long Beach, MS to the late Ida Evans Crawford. Joe departed this life on March 11, 2021.

Joe was a self-employed carpenter for many decades. He also volunteered, with pride, for the Harrison County Sheriff's Department until his death. His love of horses is what he is known for. He particularly enjoyed his annual rides to the Dixie National with the MS Coast Trailriders association.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ida Evans Crawford; a brother, Louis Crawford Sr.; and a special nephew, Louis Crawford Jr.

Joe leaves to cherish his three daughters, Rodena (Tim) Powell, Tammy (Christian) Oatis, Wanda "Pookie"(Edward) Day; one son Roand Crawford; two brothers, Samuel(Helen) Crawford and David Crawford; three sisters, Ethel Barnett, Ruth Moffett, and Cora Crawford; five grandchildren, Sheila Murray, Timothy D. Powell, Deandre Crawford, Mekhi Day, and Shelby Lynn Otis; two great- grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.