David was born to the parents of Norma Gale Crawley and David Crawley, Jr. on June 15, 1943 in Attala County, Mississippi.
David is survived by his wife, Linda Crawley; children, Caroline "Boo" Crawley Commer and husband, Jimmy; David E. Crawley, IV and wife, Vera; grandchildren, Clayton Moore, Tanner Moore (Anna), David E. Crawley, V, Anniston Crawley, Tipper Crawley, Norah Crawley, and Margot Crawley; great grandchildren, Emery Moore, Masyn Moore, Demi Moore, and Estella Moore; step-daughters, Daya Cox and Tarae Hornsby; step-grandchildren, Hampton Cox, Ethridge Cox, Harrison Cox, Wayne Hornsby, Waylan Hornsby, and Ava Marie Hornsby; and a host of other relatives and friends.