Robert Louis "Louie" Crawford (93) of Mattoon

Robert Louis “Louie” Crawford 93, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 in the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Care Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

He was born September 28, 1928 in Etna, Illinois the son of John L and Helen Opal (Selby) Crawford. Robert married Lola Evelyn Lawrence August 21, 1953 in Mattoon, Illinois. Mrs Crawford passed away November 23, 2018. Louie worked with the Illinois Central Railroad, Meadow Gold Milk Company, Mattoon Garment Factory and also was a self employed Carpenter.

He is survived by his sons, Kelly Crawford (Kathy) of Mattoon, Illinois and Randy Crawford (Joanna) of Henderson, Nevada; grandchildren, Kacy Crawford (Eric Janes) of Denver, Colorado, Abigail Crawford of Henderson, Nevada and Charlotte Crawford of Henderson, Nevada; great grandchild, Ziggy Crawford Janes.

Mr. Crawford was preceded in death by, his parents; wife, Lola Crawford; brother, Charles Crawford; sisters, Violet Crawford and Blanche O’Donnell.

The family would like to thank the all the staff at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Care the care they gave Louie. Memorials are suggested to the Patient Access Network for Specialty Drugs at 805 15th St., NW Suite 500 Washington DC 20005 or Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Care Center.

As per Louie’s wishes Cremation Rites will be accorded and a Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday October 30, 2021 in the Zion Hill Cemetery in Paradise Township. It is requested that CDC and IDPH guidelines in regard to COVID-19 (masks and social distancing) be followed at the service. The Swengel - O’Dell Funeral Home of Neoga, Illinois is assisting with arrangements. Express online condolences by clicking here.