Alfred Grier Crawford

DATELINE: CLOVER, SOUTH CAROLINA

Alfred Grier Crawford

Alfred Grier Crawford, 95, of Clover, SC, passed away on November 02, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC. He was born March 20, 1930 in York County, SC, son of the late Newell and Nannie Foy Crawford and was preceded in death by his siblings, Elmina, J.N., and Geneva. Affectionately known by Al, by his friends and family, Mr. Crawford served his country faithfully in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was a longtime former member of Grace United Methodist Church and after the shuttering of Grace, he and his beloved wife, Corky, moved to El Bethel UMC. Al was the owner and operator of Central Barbershop in downtown Kings Mountain for more than 40 years where he met and served countless people. Al was an avid farmer, spending many hours on his tractor cultivating the land and growing wonderful vegetables. Farming became a family event, often having many family members by his side, digging potatoes and helping bring in his plentiful harvests. Al loved his family with all his heart and loved nothing more than being near them. His memory will live on in the hearts and minds of his family, friends, and the community.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 71 years: Cornelia Sue "Corky" Gantt Crawford, of the home

Sons: Jeff Crawford and wife Debbie, Woodstock GA and Wynn Crawford and wife Lydia, Kings Mountain, NC

Grandchildren: Brad Crawford and wife Jessica, Lauren Reiner and husband Randy, and Anne Crawford

Great Grandchildren: Anabelle, Lawson, Jackson, and Jameson

FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM at El Bethel United Methodist Church with Reverend Julie Roberts officiating

VISITATION: Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service in the fellowship hall of El Bethel UMC

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA