William "Bill" Samuel Crawford

William Samuel Crawford, 86, of Danville went to his heavenly home on Thursday, September 28, 2023 after a decline in health for several years. Born in Danville, VA on July 20, 1937, Bill was the only child of William Virgil and Linner McClanahan Crawford. Bill retired from the Danville Fire Department with the rank of Captain after 35 years of serving his community faithfully. During his time with the Fire Department, he also designed and built the family home. He was a member of Third Avenue Congregational Christian Church for many years serving on the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee. There, he also coached Church League Softball for years winning numerous championships and always testifying to his faith in Christ. Throughout his life, he sought opportunities to help area schools with fundraising efforts. Later he became a member of Mount Hermon Baptist Church and continued his service to the Lord. After his retirement from public service, he continued to minister to the Danville community through his compassionate efforts at local funeral homes. On August 10, 1957 he married Mary Frances Gauldin Crawford, who survives. Survivors also include two sons, William S. “Billy” Crawford, Jr., (Sandra), John P. Crawford (Lynette), six grandchildren, W. Scott Crawford (Mary), Stefanie P. Lytton (Haile), Caleb S. Crawford (McKenzie), Sarah C. Christensen (Jonathan), Emily E. Hollis (Nate), Matthew S. Crawford (Molly), and three great grandchildren, Samuel, Camden, Gemma. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel with the Rev. Bob Yeaman and the Rev. Dr. Mark A. Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6:00-7:30 PM at the funeral home. The family requests in lieu of flowers charitable donations be made to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation https://dogood.t2t.org/fundraiser/4796714 in support of our nation’s fallen and catastrophically injured first responders, military heroes, and their families. Matthew’s wife, Molly will be running in the Marine Corps Marathon October 2023 in memory of Bill and in honor of the family’s first responders, Bill’s grandson’s Matthew (Fire) and Caleb (Police). Alternatively, donations can be made to God’s Pit Crew. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is serving the Crawford family.

William "Bill" Samuel Crawford

July 20, 1937 - September 28, 2023