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1418 South Street

Murphysboro, Illinois

Erik Crews Obituary

MURPHYSBORO - Erik Scott Crews, 35, lost his battle to colon cancer at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2009, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Services will be at 7 p.m. today in Pettett Funeral Home in Murphysboro. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by The Southern Illinoisan from May 8 to May 12, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Erik Crews

15 Entries

Carl & Kathy Thompson

May 27, 2009

Chuck & Pris, We are so sorry for the loss of your son. We pray your memories will help you through this time.
You are in our prayers and thoughts.

John Spomer

May 23, 2009

Oh Big Country, how you made our lives better.

I still remember the day in Iowa in 2001 on the $2 tour with New Society of Anarchists when you got that nickname. For some reason it just stuck. Maybe it was the Bryant Reeves basketball jersey you wore all the time. Who knows. :)

Erik's passing should put the cliché "Only the good die young" front and center in our minds and hearts.

By the way, I have a strong hunch you had something to do with the tornado that hit as soon as we arrived in town. Ok......you got us. One last prank before you go. We deserved it. I hope that wherever you are, you and your accomplices got a good laugh at watching us have a hell of a time.

I love you, Erik.

Thanks for always being a perfect friend.

Whiskey up!

Spomer

CATHRYN COOLEY-SAMPLES

May 14, 2009

I JUST LEARNED OF THE TRAGIC LOSS OF ERIK TODAY. I HAVE KNOWN ERIK FOR ALMOST 10 YEARS AND HE WAS ALWAYS ONE OF MY FAVORITE CARBONDALE PEOPLE! I REMEMBER HE WAS EVEN AT THE HOSPITAL TO VISIT ME WHEN I HAD MY LITTLE BOY(WHOS ALMOST 7 NOW)UNFORTUNATLEY ITS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I HAD SEEN HIM, BUT I HAVE LOTS OF FOND MEMORIES OF HIM!MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND ALL THE MANY FRIENDS OF HIS. HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY.

Mit (Melissa) Cockburn (Zinser)

May 14, 2009

My heart feels empty and devastated. I just recently heard the tragic news and my mind and heart went back many years and memories of Erik flooded me like a hurricane. When I first met Erik while I was a student at SIU, he made quite an impression on me! What was not to love about Erik? His generosity, creativity, smile, faithfulness, and loyalty could be spotted immediately upon meeting him. Erik was easy to talk to, easy to trust, and I must say, just a lot of fun to be around! Even though I regretably have not seen Erik in a very long time, I always had comfort knowing that his presence graced this earth. He's one of those people you just felt like you were better because you knew him. It's a sad moment that is truly heartbreaking. The immense sadness that I feel, I know cannot even begin to compare to the pain his family, girlfriend, and friends must be feeling. To each of you,I am so very, very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Please know that Erik's impact was, and is very far- reaching. He will live through every good deed I do, every student whose life I can make a difference in, and every successful opportunity I have to make someone laugh. His spirit will live on in my heart and in the hearts of many! Rock on, Erik! You are a legend now and forever.

Greg Edwards

May 12, 2009

Erik was immediately my friend the day I met him in 1993. One of the nicest, most easy-going friends that I have had the pleasure of knowing. I am fortunate enough to have been able to spend more time with him the last few years. My heart goes out to his family and Morgan. I will miss him and cherish his memory and my time with him always.

Laurie Biehl

May 11, 2009

Chuck & Pris -
There are no words to offer to bring you comfort, I'm sure; please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. When the time is right for you, may you find peace in knowing Eric is in a much better place; resting with our Holy Father in heaven -
All our love and prayers -

Bill & Margie Held

May 11, 2009

To Chuck & Pris; We were so saddened to hear of Erik's passing. We didn't know he was ill. We were with Laurie, Katy and Jason Saturday evening when we learned of your loss; and they were heartbroken, as were we. May God bless you and your family; and all of Erik's friends. We send our love and condolences. Bill & Margie Held & Families

nicole miller-beckmann

May 10, 2009

The world truly lost one of the kindest people around. Carbondale (and Murphy) will not be the same without Erik; we will all miss him ... The Crews family is in my prayers. Stay golden, big country.

May 9, 2009

Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for all of you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Grenfell RN Case Manager

Jeremy and Dee Rogers

May 8, 2009

Our thoughts are with Erik's family in this time of sorrow. We'll always remember his energy and thoughtfulness. May he rest in peace...

Erin Plemon

May 8, 2009

Erik will be missed. Everytime i saw him he always had a big smile on his face and a big hug to give. He was a great person. My heart is broken for his family and girlfriend.

Chris Hunt

May 8, 2009

Yesterday i called Eriks phone to hear his kind voice one more time, or to present my condolances to whomever answered. I did get to hear his voice and it was comforting. So now I would like to say that i am so heartbroken for Eriks family in this hour of darkness. I too share this loss from afar, and i look forward to having my visit with him upon my return. I can only imagine the number of his friends that will gather to celebrate the great times they got experience having Erik in their lives....You will be remembered brother!

Michael Pittman

May 8, 2009

The world lost one of its best people. My thoughts are with all family and friends.

Ron and Debbie Harper

May 8, 2009

Erik was a good man. He worked for me at KFC for the past 15 years and provided friendship to a lot our team members throughout his time there. Our thoughts and prayers go to his parents, sister and girlfriend. He will be greatly missed.

Andrea Mendenhall (Ferguson)

May 8, 2009

My heart goes out to his parents, sister and girlfriend. Good person with a good heart. It won't be the same without him around. He will be missed by all who knew him.

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