Howard H. Crawford

Mr. Howard H. Crawford, 71, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2010, in Moss Point. Mr. Crawford was born in Biloxi where he remained a lifelong resident. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps and served during the Korean Conflict. He was formerly employed with Mary Mahoney's Restaurant for many years. Mr. Crawford was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Eunice Crawford; sister, Margaret Creel; and brothers, Robert, Eldon, and Eugene Crawford. He is survived by his sisters, Anna May (Ray) Dall and Leona Bowe Crawford of Ocean Springs; brothers, Larry Crawford of Biloxi, Milton Crawford of Ocean Springs, and Mark Crawford of D'Iberville; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Sunday, August 1, 2010, at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home Chapel in Ocean Springs where friends may visit from 5 p.m. until service time. Interment will be 10 a.m. Monday, August 2, 2010, in Biloxi National Cemetery.