Thomas Preaulo Crawford, 91 of Franklin, passed July 14, 2021.
Preaulo was born in Macon County to the late Cecil and Flora Robinson Crawford. In additions to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, George Crawford, Kenneth Crawford, and Lowell Crawford.
Preaulo was a United States Army Veteran and served in the Korean conflict. He was a lifetime resident of Macon County, a member of Mt Hope Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon, Sunday School teacher and any areas where he was needed. He also worked with the Macon County Schools for a number of years.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Johnson Crawford; children, Charles Crawford (Teree) of Asheville NC, Virginia Coss, and Alan Crawford (Lori) both of Franklin; brothers, Bruce Crawford and Burt Crawford; sisters, Ruth Slagle and Geneva Burnette, all of Franklin; Ten grandchildren; Vanessa, Meagan, Lance, Morgan, Matthew, Ashley, Ryan, Haylie, Chandler and Brie. Nine great grandchildren; Sophia, Gunner, Adelaide, Jamison, Emerson, AnnieMae, Maverick, Parker and Malachi: as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made Mt. Hope Baptist Church.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhom.com.
Macon Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.