Loren T. "Bud" Crawford, Jr

Loren "Bud" Crawford Jr. age 59 of Peoria Heights, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 8:36 p.m. He was born February 10, 1956 in Peoria, to Loren and Lucy Wilke Crawford. He married his soul mate Cindy Hall on October 28, 1978 in Peoria. He leaves to cherish in his memory, his wife, two sons Daniel (Stefanie) Crawford of Peoria Heights; Corey (Jamie) Crawford of Pekin; and one daughter Stephanie (Mark) Reliford of Peoria Heights; one sister Bonnie Bakin of Peoria Heights; four grandsons Gabriel, James, and Kaleb Crawford and Cullen Reliford; three granddaughters Adeline, and Katelin Reliford and Phyllis Crawford. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters Clair and Leann. Bud graduated from Peoria Heights High School. He was a Boilermaker LOCAL #60 for 39 years. He was a Boy Scout Leader for Troop 21. He was also involved in Little League and provided the music for Peoria Heights Grade School plays. He also shared his passion for theatre and music with all who knew him. Bud was a devoted, giving and loved member of the Peoria Heights community. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be held Sunday February 14, 2016 at St. Thomas Old Gymnasium from 12:30-3:30. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Peoria Players or Peoria Heights Fire Department. Notes of condolences for the family may be sent using www.peoriafuneral.com.