A Homegoing Celebration: Lawrence Crift Sr.

Lawrence Crift, Sr. was born on March 13, 1958, in Tillar, AR to the late Humphrey and

Artious Crift. He departed life on February 23, 2025 . He was one of fourteen children. He attended most of his school years at Delta,

formerly known as Desha Central, before moving to McGehee where he graduated from McGehee

High School in 1976. During his time at McGehee High School he formed a close relationship with

his crew and became known as their “Babycake.” He had five brothers Humphrey Sr., Marion,

Aaron, Ira Lee, and Habert Sr and three sisters Gloria, Flossie, and Bobbie whom all have preceded

him in death.

The Lord continued to show favor and blessed Lawrence with two daughters, Tashia and

Parrish, and one son, Lawrence Crift Jr. On December 4, 2010, he married Jaime, adding to his

family another son, Peyton, and another daughter, Haley. Lawrence was a proud father and

husband and dearly loved his family.

Lawrence confessed a hope in Christ and was a proud member of St. Andrew Missionary

Baptist Church in Tillar, AR. He became a deacon in the year of 2012 under the leadership of Pastor

Eddie Lee Allen, Sr. Lawrence loved the Lord and showed further dedication filling more roles as

the church photographer, bus driver, choir member, assisted with janitorial duties, and took great

pride in caring for the church grounds.

Lawrence leaves to cherish his memories his wife Jaime Crift; daughter: Tashia (Chris) Bell

of Philadelphia, PA; son: Lawrence Crift, Jr, of Fayetteville, AR; daughter: Parrish Crift of

Winchester, AR; son: Peyton (Kasey) Ankney of Warren, AR; daughter: Haley (Robert) Streeter of

Arkansas City, AR; two brothers: Paul (Lillie) Dixon of Stockton, CA and Robert Crift, Sr. of Kansas

City, KS; three sisters: Ella Mae Bearden and Johnice Barnes both of McGehee, AR, Hazel Bailey of

Little Rock, AR; one aunt: Justine Colbert of Richmond, CA; four grandchildren, two great

grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.