Arnold was born February 1, 1952 in Knoxville, Tennessee to George Crawford and Kathleen Lauderback. He resided in Knoxville and South Carolina. Arnold was preceded in death by his parents; Wife NAME, Grandfather, Clyde Lauderback, Aunt, Mrytle Lauderback, Brothers, George and Douglas Crawford, Sister, Anita Moore, and other relatives. He is survived by his sons, Anthony and Virgil Crawford, daughter, Kathleen Crawford, numerous Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, Brothers, William (Quintella) Crawford, Willie Crawford, Sister JoAnn Hickson Edmondson, special loving niece Dee Dee Thomas, special cousin, Lois LeFlore, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Special friends Charles and Rose Turner, Gary Ponder, Tim Tillery and the Tillery family.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at the Unity Mortuary Chapel, 1425 McCalla Ave, Knoxville TN 37915 from 11:00-12:00 with the Celebration of Life to begin at 12:00 Noon with Pastor Steve Simpson officiating.
The final resting place will be at Mt. Olive Cemetery immediately following. A dove release will conclude.
Unity Mortuary is honored to serve this family.