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Carl Lester Crawford, 77, of Amarillo died on Monday, August 9, 2010. Services will be at held at 10:30 A.M. (CST) on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at Coulter Rd. Baptist Church with Chris Robeson, officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 P.M. (MST) at the Tucumcari Cemetery in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Carl was born on January, 21, 1933, in Cotton Valley, Louisiana to Lester and Agnes Crawford. He served in the U.S. Navy and married Margaret Moon on June 10, 1954, in Tucumcari, New Mexico. He was a long time resident of Quay County, where he and Margaret farmed in the Forrest community. He was a devoted Christian who was always active in the Baptist church. He was an Ordained Deacon and member of the Gideon's ministry. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tucumcari and Coulter Rd. Baptist Church of Amarillo.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Crawford of the home; a son, Jerry Crawford and wife, Cindy of Amarillo; two daughters, Deborah Gillespie and husband, Phil of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and Brenda Davidson and husband, Kyle of Mansfield, Texas; a sister, Dolores Gibbs of Sarepta, Lousiana; six grandchildren, Kayla Bradley, Jon Stevens, Catherine Crawford, Josiah Crawford, Robert Davidson, and Chris Davidson; three great grandchildren, Aiden Stevens, Elizabeth Bradley, and Rosaleigh Bradley.

The family would like to give a special thanks to friends and family for their support during his illness.

(Published in The Clovis News-Journal and the Portales News-Tribune on August 10, 2010)



Crawford 50th Wedding Anniversary

Carl and Margaret Crawford of Amarillo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception Saturday, June 5, at First Baptist Church in Tucumcari, N.M.

Hosts for the event were the children of the couple and their spouses, along with the grandchildren of the couple.

Crawford married the former Margaret Moon on June 10, 1954, at First Baptist Church in Tucumcari. The couple previously resided in Tucumcari and McAlister, N.M. They have lived in Amarillo for 25 years.

Crawford is retired from farming. Mrs. Crawford is retired from Amarillo Street Center. The couple belong to First Baptist Church in Tucumcari.

Children of the couple and their spouses are Jerry and Cindy Crawford of Acworth, Ga., Debbie and Phil Gillespie of Levelland and Brenda and Kyle Davidson of Arlington.

The couple have six grandchildren: Jon and Kayla Stevens, Chris and Robert Davidson and Catherine and Joshia Crawford.

(Published in the Amarillo Globe-News on June 6, 2004)

Carl married Margaret Ann Moon 10 Jun 1954, Tucumcari, Quay County, New Mexico, USA. Margaret was born 29 Aug 1935, Forrest, Quay County, New Mexico, USA; died 23 Feb 2018, Tucumcari, Quay County, New Mexico, USA; was buried 3 Mar 2018, Tucumcari Memorial Park - Tucumcari, New Mexico, USA. [Group Sheet]

1. J.G. Crawford
2. D.K. Crawford
3. B.S. Crawford

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SAREPTA, LA - Services for Mr. Lester R. Crawford, 83, of Sarepta will be held at 2 p.m. Monday March 14, at the New Sarepta Baptist Church where he was a member. Dr. Richard May will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Kenneth Everett. Burial will be in Old Sarepta Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary of Springhill.

Mr. Crawford died Saturday March 12, 1988, in Springhill after a long illness. A native of Karo, Texas, he had been a resident of Sarepta for the past 60 years. He was a retired employee of International Paper Co. with 29 years of service. He was a Veteran having served in the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Agnes Houston Crawford on August 19, 1979.

He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Dolores and John Gibbs, Lena and Bob Patterson, all of Sarepta; one son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Margaret Crawford of McAlister, N. Mex.; eight grandchildren, Donna Pine of Bossier City, David Burroughs of Haughton, La., Jerry Crawford and Debbie Stevens, both of Amarillo, Texas, Brenda Davidson of Arlington, Texas, Deborah Butterworth of Los Angeles, Calif., Joyce Wiggins of Sibley, La., Mae Hunter of Minden, La.; fourteen great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers: Dorman Chamblee, Charles Staten, E.L. Edwards, Wiley Corley, George Mullins, Robert Green.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on March 14, 1988)

Lester married Agnes Lee Houston 30 Jul 1927, Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. Agnes (daughter of John Thomas Houston, M.D. and Hattie Jane Hollis) was born 20 Nov 1901, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 19 Aug 1979, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 21 Aug 1979, Old Sarepta Cemetery - Sarepta, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Agnes Lee Crawford, 77, of Sarepta will be held at 4 p.m. today at the New Sarepta Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard May and Rev. Don Woodard officiating. Burial will be in the Old Sarepta Cemetery under direction of Bailey Mortuary of Springhill.

Mrs. Crawford died Sunday night at Highland Memorial Hospital in Shreveport following a short illness.

She was a life-long resident of the Sarepta area and a member of New Sarepta Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, L.R. Crawford of Sarepta; two daughters, Mrs. Dolores Gibbs of Sarepta and Mrs. Lena Patterson of Minden; one son, Carl Crawford of Amarillo, Texas; one sister, Evelyn Keane of Sarepta, three brothers, Hollis Houston, E.L. Houston, both of Sarepta, and Charles Houston of Amarillo; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Eddie Keane, John Keane, Rodger Mitchell, David Mitchell, Max Covnet and David Covnet.

(Published in The Minden Press Herald on August 21, 1979)

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Dr. J.T. Houston, the eldest brother of Prof. G.O. Houston of this place, died at his home at Sarepta, La. on Thursday last, December 12. The deceased was 45 years of age, and leaves a family of six children. The doctor was well known in De Soto parish, having practiced his profession at Logansport for a number of years. On account of failing health, he moved back to his old home in Webster parish. The direct cause of his death was influenza. Peace to his ashes.

(Published in The Mansfield Enterprise on December 19, 1918)

John married Hattie Jane Hollis 16 May 1900, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA. Hattie was born 2 Jul 1875, Madison County, Texas, USA; died 16 Apr 1958, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 18 Apr 1958, Old Sarepta Cemetery - Sarepta, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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SAREPTA, April 18 (Special) - Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Jane Houston, 82, were held today at the Sarepta Baptist Church. Burial was in the old Sarepta Cemetery.

Mrs. Houston died Wednesday at her home here after a lengthy illness.

Survivors are four sons, J. Hollis and E. L. Houston of Sarepta, C. C. Houston of Springhill and J. T. Houston of Long Beach, Calif.; two daughters, Miss L. Crawford and Mrs. Evelyn Kean of Sarepta; two sisters, Mrs. W. B. Smith of Springhill and Mrs. Walter Jones of San Angelo, Tex.; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on April 18, 1958)

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Lazarus L. Houston, 84-year old pioneer resident of this section and the head of a large and prominent North Louisiana family, died at his home near Sarepta, La. Mr. Houston was born near Cuthbert, Randolph County, Ga. The son of Samuel T. and Esther Martin Houston. He was the sixth of a family of 13 children. When a boy he moved with his parents to Webster Parish, La., where they settled on a homestead tract near Sarepta. There his mother gave the name Sarepta to the town that sprang up near their home. Mr. Lazarus L. (Lat) remained until his death on the Houston homestead where he and his wife reared a large family. He was married March 16, 1871, to Fannie Viola Campbell. His wife and ten children survive him. He was a devout member of the Baptist Church."

Children: G. O. Houston, Lonnie, I. N., Vester, Mrs. Egan Hodges, of Shreveport, La.; Mrs. Ban Pugh and Lee, of Sarepta; Mrs.. Porter Cochran, of Springhill; Dr. W. M. Houston, of Eldorado, Arkansas; Mrs. John F. Adkins of Cotton Valley. There are also 41 grandchildren and 8 great grand-children. Others who survive him are a brother, Dennitt M. Houston, of Shreveport, and a sister.

(Source: Sarepta LA., dated March 5, 1931)

Lazarus married Frances Viola Campbell 16 Mar 1871, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. Frances (daughter of John Burchfield Campbell, Sr. and Ruth Elizabeth Cavett) was born 1 Sep 1854, Rocky Mount, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 31 Jul 1931, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 1 Aug 1931, Old Sarepta Cemetery - Sarepta, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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PIONEER WOMAN DIES AT SAREPTA

Mother of Local Resident Dies After Illness of One Month.

Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Campbell Houston, 76, widow of the late L.L. Houston, were held Saturday afternoon at Sarepta, Webster parish. Mrs. Houston, who is the mother of G.O. Houston, assistant superintendent of Caddo parish schools, died Friday afternoon at her home near Sarepta. Mrs. Houston was the mother of 16 children, 10 of who survive her.

Mrs. Houston's husband died four months ago. Mr. and Mrs. Houston were pioneer residents of Webster parish. Mrs. Houston became ill a month ago and her death was expected.

Mrs. Houston was Miss Fannie Viola Campbell. She was born at Rocky Mount, Bossier parish, Sept. 1, 1854. She was married March 16, 1871.

Survivors are the following sons and daughters: Dr. W.M. Houston, El Dorado, Ark.; I.N., L., G.O. and V.E. Houston, all of Shreveport; Lee L. Houston, Sarepta; Mrs. J.F. Adkins, Cotton Valley, La.; Mrs. G.E. Hodges, Shreveport; Mrs. Porter Cochran, Sarepta; Mrs. S.B. Pugh, Sarepta. A brother, the Rev. T.M. Campbell, of Shongaloo, 43 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Joel McCann at the Sarepta Baptist church where Mrs. Houston was a member.