Miles Crutchfield

Miles Dewey "Paw Paw" Crutchfield-A native of Florida, born on February 2, 1923 and resident of Mobile, died on Wednesday December 9, 2015 at the age of 92. He was a proud veteran of WWII who had numerous stories to share. One of the highlights of his life was being a part 8th Honor Flight. Thank you to his guardian, Carl Roberts and Dr. Barry Booth. Paw Paw was known as the "king of all dancers" and lit up the room every time he walked in. He was loved by his family and everyone he came in contact with. You had better have a few minutes to listen to his "life" stories no matter how many times you had heard them before. He lived with his daughter Linda for 11 years and she always said he never was a "job but a joy" to care for. One of his favorite sayings was "I have felt better but it cost me more". He was a true hero and legend to all. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years "Babe", one daughter, Dorothy Dowell; 3 sons, Bubba, Emmett and David Warr; son-in-law, Vic Wamsley; sister, Flossie Huggins; brother, Eldon Crutchfield. He survived by 4 children, June (Darryl) Ballinger; Adron and Vonnie Crutchfield and Linda Warr Wamsley; brothers, TJ and Joe Crutchfield; son in law, Curley Dowell; daughters in love, Vedia Warr and Joyce (Norris) Rester; special friend, Sara Jane Cole; 22 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren and 15 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Thursday December 10, 2015 from 5-8 PM. Funeral services will be on Friday December 11, 2015 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Military honors will be conducted at the graveside with interment in Mobile Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Oak Park Church of God, 3321 Sollie Road, Mobile, AL 36695 attn: "Greater Things Renovation Project". Memorials may be sent to www.mobilememorialfunerals.com

Visitation

Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
6040 Three-Notch Road
Mobile, AL  36619
Thursday, December 10, 2015
5 - 8:00 PM

Service

Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
6040 Three-Notch Road
Mobile, AL  36619
Friday, December 11, 2015
2:00 PM

Cemetery

Mobile Memorial Gardens
6100 Three-Notch Road
Mobile, AL  36619