Frank Crawford, Jr., 73, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 12:30 A.M. Saturday, April 27, 2024, peacefully at his home. He was born December 27, 1950, in Watseka, IL, the son of Frank Sr. and Estella (Cox) Crawford. He married Darla Fink on October 27, 1973, at the Hoopeston Nazarene Church. She survives in Hoopeston.
He is also survived by three children, Marjorie (Gregory) Winger of Henning, IL, Ashley (Shawn) Ferrell of Monticello, IN, and Troy (Melissa) Williams of Gulfport, MS; two brothers, Alan (Selena) Crawford and Mark Crawford; three sisters, Marcella Jacki Crawford Romine, Missy (Elroy) Huckleby, and Mindy (Steve) Crawford; twelve grandchildren, Christopher, Bethany, Frank IV, Donnell, Kayla, Shaley, Lacey, Mercede, Geovanie, Isaiha, Nyla, and Zander; four great-grandchildren, Colleen, Frank V, Brendan, and Vincent; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Frank Crawford III; parents, Frank Sr, and Estella Crawford; two sisters, Marsha Wilburn and Maria Crawford; and one brother, Jack Crawford.
Frank attended Georgetown High School and shortly after that enlisted in the United States Navy. He worked as a Hoopeston EMT for many years and a paramedic in Chicago. He also taught first-aid classes at Saint Elizabeth in Danville. He later worked in construction for many years until his retirement. Frank enjoyed life to the fullest and always put his family first. He had a smile that would light a room and always had a story to tell. He had a heart of gold and was willing to help anyone in need. Many of Frank’s nephews saw him as a father figure. He enjoyed coin collecting, playing chess and euchre, camping, and going to casinos. Frank also enjoyed metal detecting, antique/thrift shopping, piddling around the house and yard, and truly enjoyed the company of his family and friends.
Cremation rites have been accorded, and a Celebration of Life will be held 12:00 – 6:00 P.M. Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Bismarck Men’s Club, 112 E. Holloway St., Bismarck, IL.
Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Frank’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.
Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.
