Randel Allen Crawford, 71, New England, died Thursday, April 9, 2026 at his home. Randy’s Celebration of Life Service will be at 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, New England.
Randy was born on February 8, 1955 in Brainerd, MN, the son of Ronald Clay Crawford and Beverly Jean (Parmaley) Crawford. Most of his life was spent as a performer and entertainer of Country Music.
Randy loved spending his time playing music. He was a drummer for ten years and then turned to guitars, steel guitars, electric guitars, acoustic, and bass. He was inducted into the Dakota Legends of Country Music Hall of Fame.
Randy LOVED John Wayne, anything John Wayne. He watched John Wayne movies over and over again. Anyone who visited would hear the TV full blast with a movie he had seen many times. He loved fishing, especially with his grandchildren. The freezer was never empty of fish he caught. Randy was a true country boy.
Randy is survived by his two daughters, Maria Jene (Crawford) Standish, and Alisha Yvonne Crawford; grandchildren, Samara Jene Vannoy, Alanna Lynn Crawford, Brandon Allen Crawford, Emily Grace Standish, Miles Standish, and Colton Crawford; and two brothers.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Karen Sue (Parmaley) Crawford; infant daughter, Jessica; his parents; and brother, Mike.
