Mr. George Walter Crews better known as “GW” age 84, of Winfield passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 in the Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham. GW was born in Fayette County, Alabama on February 20, 1938 to Grady and Audie Flyne Crews. Mr. Crews was a member of the Mt. Willing Freewill Baptist Church. He was a farmer, small engine repairman and musician. GW was a very talented man that has written many songs and always told others he was inspired by Hank Williams, Sr. to write songs and play music.
Mr. Crews is survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda Johnson Crews, son, David Ray (Tammy) of Carbon Hill, grandchildren, Nathaniel Ray (Ashley) of Florida and Courtney Riddick (Michael) of Hawaii, 8 great grandchildren, nephews, James Sprinkle and Noah Sprinkle a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Sprinkle and a host of other relatives, church family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, James Crews.
Funeral services for Mr. Crews will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. from the Mt. Willing Freewill Baptist Church with burial to follow in the adjoining cemetery. The visitation will be on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. service time at the church.
Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, Alabama serving the Crews family.