Wayne Randolph Crawford, aged 79, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025 in Port Charlotte, FL. Wayne was born on June 3, 1945 in Weed, CA to Randolph and Violet Crawford. He spent his entire childhood in Dunsmuir, CA with the exception of summer months spent with his family in Florida. He often looked back on these days with his mother and cousins fondly.

Before graduating from Dunsmuir High School in 1963 he met the love of his life and spouse of 59 years, Donna. He hired on with Southern Pacific Railroad right after high school and also began attending College of the Siskiyous in Weed, before being drafted by the U.S. Army. Wayne married Donna on October 30,1965 and spent the next 2 years in Texas serving in the Army. Upon completing his service time, Wayne continued his Railroad employment as a brakeman and retired in 2005 as a conductor with 38 distinguished years of service. He was an extremely hard worker and respected by all in the railroad industry. In his spare time, Wayne enjoyed tinkering in the garage, camping with his family, woodcutting and shooting with his three sons, and perusing photo albums and reminiscing with his grandchildren. He was also an avid sports fan and never missed a chance to watch his favorite teams, the Giants and 49ers. Wayne is survived by his spouse Donna, sons Donny (Carrie-Anne), David (Michelle), and Deron (Shelley), grandchildren Rileigh, Grayden, Grace, Clayton, and Elijah, and nephews Randy (Tammy), and Robbie (Dena).