Bruce Edward Crawford

BRUCE EDWARD CRAWFORD, 81, of Mt. Vernon, IL passed away on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 at Crossroads Community Hospital.

He was born on January 14, 1943 at home, the son of Glenn & Neala (Shelton) Crawford.

Bruce is survived by 1 daughter: Kelly and husband Travis Milburn of Indianapolis, Indiana, 2 grandsons:  Dylan and Gavin Milburn.   2 brothers: Paul Crawford of Mt. Vernon, David Crawford and wife Debbie of Bonnie, IL, 1 sister:  Roseanna Elliston of Mt. Vernon, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Crawford was preceded in death by his Parents, by a sister: Glenda Hefner and by a brother:  Loren Crawford.

Bruce’s first job was working on the farm with his Grandpa Walter Adams.  He then worked at the shoe factory until its closing, then Neon Sign Co. (Everbrite) from 1976 until he retired.

Bruce loved watching the Cardinals and Westerns.  He enjoyed watching his grandsons play ice hockey, and soccer when he could.  Bruce enjoyed getting together with family.  He will be missed. He was a wonderful man.

Graveside services will be held at the Kirk Cemetery in Ina at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, February 7th with Bro. Gene Bumpus officiating.  There will be a visitation time and viewing at the cemetery from 10 A.M. on Wednesday until the funeral hour.

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