Michael Edward Crews, age 66, of Phil Campbell, Al, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at his residence.
Michael worked for years at Franklin Homes as well as in chicken houses and farming. He loved fishing, hunting, and camping with his family. He was a devoted Alabama fan, and in his spare time he enjoyed watching Gunsmoke and other westerns. He attended Lawler Chapel Church before its closure.
The visitation will 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Spry Memorial Chapel, with the funeral following at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. Bro. John Andrews will be officiating the service. Burial will be at Liberty Hill Cemetery. The pallbearers will be Daniel Clement, Drake Vickery, John Hamby, Randy Lindsey, Shane Hudson, and Delane Terry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, W.E. and Mary Olene (Duncan) Crews, sister, Barbara Williams and infant brother.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 18 years, Karen Crews; children, Christopher “Chris” Crews, Delane Terry and Jennifer Leindecker (Jimmy), grandchildren, Dylan Leindecker, Ashley Leindecker, Leah Rollins and Morgan Rollins; siblings, Doris DeVaney and Danny Crews (Linda), several nieces and nephews and a host of friends; as well as his beloved cat Bessie.