Merrill Davis Crawford Jr., age 70 of Russellville, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at his home. He was born May 30, 1954 in Winnsboro, Louisiana to the late Merrill Davis Crawford Sr. and Harriet Caldwell Crawford.  Merrill was a member of the Home Church in Dardanelle and a former Volunteer Firefighter for the New Blaine Fire Department. He loved his family, cooking, motorcycles and helping people. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Diane Chandler Crawford; one son, Jeff Chandler (Bee); one sister, Martha Crawford Lyons one sister-in-law, Sherrie Chandler and numerous friends and extended family.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00P.M., Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the Home Church in Dardanelle with Eddie Shaffer officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Home Church Share Project, 2427 Hwy 22 West, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com