Joshua Diallo "Deeky" Crawford

1980 - 2020

We would like to extend our love and appreciation to everyone who is praying for our family. Our bundle of joy was stolen from us much too soon. Joshua Diallo (Deeky) Crawford, our "Golden One" was born in New Orleans LA on September 9, 1980 to JacQuelyn Lipscomb of New Orleans, LA. "Deeky" entered heaven on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Deeky dreams were to live large and support his mother. He was reunited with his cousin (brother) Jammie Cameron; friend, (brother) Keenan Shields, Jr. and friend (brother) Bow. He was a strong man with a big heart, free spirit, love to clown around, wrestle, cook and entertain. He had this big smile that would light up a room and make sure everyone around him would laugh. If anyone was saddened, his loving spirit would take away that sadness and give you a happy heart if only for a moment Deeky was trying to accomplish his hopes and dreams. He attended John McDonogh Sr. High School. His professional skills were construction work and working at body and fender shops. He was loved by so many. He was a special kind of angel. My "Golden One" will surely be missed, but never, ever forgotten. Leaving behind is his daughter, Jari Lee Crawford; his lady, Jamyra M.; one brother, Nathaniel Crawford, Jr.; one sister, Nikita; sister in law, Lakeisha; brother in law, Genord Jones; nephews, Theron and Kalijah; niece, Raynayha and a host of other nieces, nephews and cousins, Karanja, Jammond, Yarie, Oronda, Yamonya, Trellie, Yasmeen, Idrissa, Ijanayah, Tamieka, Taajah, Shon and friends, Chrissy, Donna, Keva and Dimp and aunts and uncles. Due to Covid-19, the services will be Private. Arrangements by DW Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave.; Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guest book.