Mr. Johnnie Sanford Crews, age 68 (February 17, 1953 – September 6, 2021), of Zebulon, passed away September 6, 2021. He was born in Griffin, son of the late Lewis Sanford Crews and Myra Ann Goodman Crews.
In his early career he drove trucks for Transis, then operated his own business, Crews Service Station on Meriwether Street in Griffin, and later for Concrete Supply in Fayetteville, where he retired. Johnnie enjoyed auto painting, fishing, golfing, go-cart racing, and most of all he loved dancing. He was outgoing, happy, and liked to have a good time.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Billy Crews, niece Melissa Crews and sister-in-law Linda Crews.
He is survived by his children: Lou Ann Gardner (Gary), Heather Rogers (Wes), Kyna Strickland (Seth), Robin Martin, Jeffery Crews (Angie), and Devin Crews; grandchildren: Bradley Gardner (Hannah), Savannah Robinson (Wyatt), Hunter Kenway, Jordan Rogers, Keaton Strickland, Levi Strickland, Kaden Martin, Aaliya Martin, Conner Crews, Jesse Crews and Lucas Crews; brothers: Doug Crews (Julie Kilgo), Mike Crews, and Kenny Crews (Mary Jo); several nieces and nephews.
An outdoor viewing will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., under the north portico at the funeral home.
A graveside service will follow on Tuesday, at 4:00 p.m., in Moody Memorial Gardens with Rev. Randy Gardner officiating.
The family is asking for everyone to wear a facemask and social distance.
Moody-Daniel Funeral Home of Zebulon is assisting the family with arrangements.
