Michael Handlon “Mike” Crawford, age 77 of Cornelia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024.
He was a lifelong resident of Habersham County, born on June 23, 1947, to his late parents, Gloria Schwager Crawford and Linton Kimzey Crawford, Sr.
Mike was a 1965 graduate of South Habersham High School. Following high school, he attended the University of Georgia. Then, he joined the United States Navy in 1968 and served during the Vietnam War. Following his time in the service, he attended John Marshall Law School and earned his law degree. He went on to serve as Assistant District Attorney for 9 years and then as District Attorney for the Mountain Judicial Circuit for 24 years. He retired in 2007 with 32 years of service to the State of Georgia. He was Scout Master for Boy Scouts Troop 605 for many years and enjoyed hiking, bowling, and playing and writing music in his spare time. Mike was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church, Cornelia.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elizabeth “Beth” Dawson Crawford; brothers, Linton Kimzey “Kim” Crawford, Jr. and Matthew Brian Crawford.
Survivors include daughter Cathy Crawford; son and daughter-in-law, Michael & Sharla Crawford; daughter-in-love Natalie A. Crawford; grandchildren, Chloe Evelyn Crawford, Michael Thomas Crawford, and Benjamin Michael Crawford; great-grandson, Gabriel Ezekiel Crawford; great-granddaughter on the way, Elizabeth Rose Crawford; bonus grandchildren, Abraham Parker Patrick and Sky A. Barnett; sister, Sharon Ann Crawford; sister-in-law, Sonja Crawford; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are at 11 am on Friday, December 20, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church, Cornelia, with Rev. Andy Chambers officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Cornelia, P.O. Box 165, Cornelia, Georgia 30531.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
