Vern Crawford, 60, of Wauchula, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at his home. Vern had been a lifelong resident of Hardee County and had been employed as a production supervisor with Mosaic.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vreen and Dorothy Lucille Crawford, and a brother, Vreen Crawford, II. His survivors include his wife, Tona Crawford of Wauchula; one daughter, Kristen Britt (Daniel) of Avon Park; two brothers, Vent Crawford (Teresa) and Van Crawford (Kathy), all of Wauchula; two grandchildren, Madelyn "Maddy" Britt and Grayson Britt; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association via their website or by mail to 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202; or to the American Kidney Fund at kidneyfund.org or by mail to 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852.