Robert J. Crawford

ROCKFORD - Robert J. Crawford, age 75, of Rockford passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2023. Born August 3, 1947 in Beloit, WI to George and Florence Crawford. Bob spent his childhood years in Beaver Dam, WI and Moline, IL. He attended United Township H.S. in East Moline but graduated in 1965 from Hononegah, Rockton.

Bob moved to Oklahoma City, OK in 1984 and worked in maintenance. He moved to Rockford and was employed at the Rockford Register Star for 14 years and also worked a part time position at Big Lots in Forest View Plaza for 14 years. Due to health reasons he never owned a vehicle so you may have seen him walking, biking or riding Mass Transit on East State Street or shopping at his favorite stores Target and Wal-Mart.

Bob's passion was  sports and he was very knowledgeable in statistics especially following his favorite teams the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Cubs.

He was a very kind and thoughtful person. If you choose, in memory of Bob, send a donation to your favorite charity. Bob was very generous and donated to numerous charities, to many to mention.

He is predeased by his parents, George and Florence Crawford; sister, Ellen (John) Lohse; and beloved stepmother, Marion Crawford; numerous nieces and nephews; and a very special friend, Ashley Baxter. Cremation rites accorded by Christenson Funeral Home with burial in Arlington Memorial Park, Rockford.

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