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Ronald "Shag" Crawford, Sr.

Passed 07/23/2025

Obituary For Ronald "Shag" Crawford, Sr.

CRAWFORD, SR., Mr. Ronald, a resident of Tuskegee, AL, passed July 23, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Shiloh A.M.E. Church in the Brownville Community. Interment will follow in the Ashdale Cemetery, Tuskegee, AL, McKenzie's Funeral Home Staff, directing. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Mr. Crawford will lie in state one hour prior to the service.

The family of Mr. Ronald โ€œShagโ€ Crawford, Sr., appreciates the support that they have received during their time of bereavement from so many people who knew and loved him. Please keep the Crawford Family in your thoughts and prayers.

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Aug
2
Shiloh AME Zion Church

4900 Co Rd 24
Auburn, AL 36830

11:00 AM
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Jessica Ford sent Peace Lily for Ronald "Shag" Crawford, Sr. - August 01, 2025

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To the Crawford family, My family and I (John Henry, Ashley and Akeishia) send our heartfelt condolences. Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss and how deeply "Shag " will be missed. He touched so many young lives in a positive way. Rest in peace, Sir. Job well done!

Joyce Y. Tyner Johnson

Sending our condolences. Bobbie/Teri Evans Minneapolis, MN

Bobbie and Teri Evans

Ronald Shag Crawford was member of the Clarinet section in my band when I served as Band Director at Tuskegee Institute High School. He was always "All IN" with whatever we were playing. Ronald was a good motivator. Tuskegee is better because Ronald came this way. He felt that we should continue to strive for excellence. Long live his legacy of dedication. Charlie & Lillie Hardy

Charlie E. Hardy

May God give you comfort your at this time of sorrow

Sandra knight and Gerald

Cuz, you are well missed for you have touched so many hearts and whenever anyone around including me, you just light up the room with so much laughter and small talking. Love ya and my prayers goes out to Paula and her childrens my family love ya

Zsa Zsa

My deepest condolences to the Crawford family, you're in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I will always remember Mr. Crawford (Shag) during my tenure at THA, his sincere dedication with our sports program as Sports Coordinator. After my retirement, Mr. Crawford and I were in contact, he kept me informed of all sports activities, especially football at TU, we also discussed sports programs at other colleges, particularly Auburn University Tigers football, as well as NFL. I will truly miss TU updates from Shag. Paula, may God continue to bless and strengthen you and your family during this difficult time๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ Linda Browning

Linda Browning

My condolences to the Crawford Family my prayers are with you all.

Andrea Jackson

The Zion Hill Community will never be the same. Rest In Power "Shag"

Marc O. Fulton Sr

Prayers to you and your family Love you Soror Shawn Alexander

Dr. LaShawnda Alexander

You know now, my brother. You have done something we all have to do at least once. May God have mercy on your soul.

Ronnie Anderson

Praying for the Crawford Family. Coach Shag was a great man and my little league football coach. Shag was instrumental in my football success at Auburn Univ and the NFL. Love you Shag, You will always be remembered!

Willie r Whitehead jr

My prayers are with you Paula and the entire tire Crawford family. "Shag" will live on in our hearts with his love for our children, people, sports and his family. He had a good sense of humor. Hold on to those precious memories.

Catherine Glaze Stakely

Our house has another missing piece of the whole. My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Ronald Crawford. A special prayer for his wife and children ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

Linda Fuller

Ronald was my neighbor on Southmont Drive and a friend. I will always cherish the fun times we shared walking and talking to the bus stop! He was always very funny and kind. I pray that your Soul rest in peace my dear Classmate of "72" in God's arms. With sincere sympathy, Jean (Johnson) Collins

Jean Collins

We send our sincere condolences to the entire Crawford family and those close during this difficult time of transition.

Henry Pitts

Sincere condolences to the Crawford family. Mr. Crawford will surely be missed in working with our children.๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒน

Luther & Shirley Curry

Sending sincerest condolences to Paula and children, as well as to Ruby Crawford Craig and family. Shag had a unique way of umpiring softball๐ŸฅŽback in the day. Our children grew up together. May the good Lord comfort, strengthen and keep each one of you in perfect peace as y'all keep your minds stayed on Him. Isaiah 26:3 Rest In Paradise sir, your mansion was ready.๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝโœ๏ธ๐Ÿ€ #OnYou #YouSawItYouknowYouSawIt Cheryl Perkins Moore and Children

Cheryl Perkins Moore

My condolences to Paula and the family. Praying for comfort and strength for the days ahead. God is a healer...... Much prayers and love to you --- Stephanie

Stephanie Alexander Sampson

I am a complete random stranger who happened to be in Tuskegee the day of Mr. Crawford's funeral. I noticed he was to be carried to his finally resting place in a Rosewood hearse (I had never seen one in person either until Friday). As a mortuary student, I know the significance of these vehicles; very few people get to take their final ride in one, so I knew that he was a man who was beloved and of great importance. I was compelled to at least know his name. I'm so sorry for your loss. May you have peace and comfort in the coming days.

Carrie Rybacki

"We extend our love, thoughts, and prayers to the Crawford Family during the loss of Ronald. We ask God for strength and guidance in the days and nights ahead. 'Shag' will be deeply missed." Carl and Seรฑora Moore

Carl and Senora Moore

We extend our sincere condolences to The Crawford Family, and we are truly sorry for your loss.

Dorothy M. Flakes Muriel Thomas

Muriel Thomas

Praying for comfort for you and family Paula. Please accept Esau and my sincere condolences. Mr. Shag only known as my "Patient" will truly be missed. His demeanor, charisma ,and characteristic energy will forever live on. His humor will always give the heart a reason to smile๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ.

Esau & Monica Hunter

Monica Hunter

Praying for comfort for you and family Paula. Please accept Bryan and my sincere condolences ๐Ÿ™.

Ellen Ingram

Lillie and I express our heart felt sympathy to the family of Ronald Crawford. I had the good pleasure to introduce Ronald to the Clarinet. He was 100 Percent in his efforts. He was an encouraged and motivator. Ronald was a tremendous asset to Tuskegee. Long live his legacy of service. Charlie & Lillie Hardy

Charlie E. Hardy

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

McKenzie's Funeral Home, Inc. | Tuskegee, AL

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