of Vilonia, AR
May 23, 1937 - December 3, 2025
Wayne L. Crawford, 88, of Vilonia, Arkansas went peacefully to be with the Lord at home December 3, 2025. He was born on May 23, 1937 in San Saba County, Texas to Marion and Una V. Lee Crawford.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Melanie Engdahl Crawford.
Wayne was born and raised in central Texas. He married Melanie Engdahl in 1961 and together they raised 4 children. They moved to Arkansas in 1963 where he farmed and raised cattle. He also worked for Frigidaire company for more than 30 years.
Wayne was a long standing Deacon and member at Sharon Freewill Baptist Church in the Naylor community.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Alma Crawford; his son, Leslie Crawford of Naylor; daughters, Lisa Gray and husband, Paul of Conway, Kimberly Dickey and husband, Michael of Greenbrier and Joy Scroggin and husband, Wesley of Conway. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00PM at Roller- McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park.
Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway
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6 Condolence(s)
Buddy $ Brenda Loveland
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Wayne was a wonderful Christian man and neighbor. A man you certainly admired!
Darrell Barden
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Wayne was as good as they come, worked with him at Frigidaire, he will be dearly missed, great guy for sure.
John R Leland
Saturday, December 6, 2025
I am so sorry to hear this. I worked with Wayne for 15 years at Fridaire. We were neighbors in Naylor for about 25 years. He was one of the kindest, most God loving man I have known.
Ricky ingram
Friday, December 5, 2025
Leslie I was so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Barbara Bivens
Friday, December 5, 2025
So sorry for the loss of Wayne. I worked with him for a few years At Frigidaire Enjoyed many years of friendship at our company reunion get togethers at 5th Avenue park in Conway.
He will be missed each year in June along with all our other former employees. Prayers for all the family🙏🙏
Brenda Sue McClain
Friday, December 5, 2025
Joy, Ridge and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.