Louis ‘Mayor’ Crawford, 73

A visitation service for Mr. Louis “Mayor” Gene Crawford, 73, of Clarkridge, Arkansas, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Inurnment will be at a later date. 

He died June 7 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born on Feb. 16, 1952, in Chandler, Oklahoma, to Louie and Roxie (Cowart) Crawford.

Louis lived his life in Clarkridge and was the self-proclaimed “Mayor of Clarkridge.” He was referred to as Mayor by almost all who knew him.  He was a lifelong avid Cardinals baseball fan and even convinced one of his nieces that he had played for them.  

Louis is survived by his brother, Barney (Debbie) Crawford of Strafford; brother-in-law, Gerald Farris of Clarkridge; four nieces: Amy Padgett, Misty Cullipher, Amber Claussen and Beth Trogden; and nephew: Nathan Farris.   

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Kathy Farris.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home in Strafford.  

Arrangements are under the care of Roller Funeral Home. Visit the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.