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1987

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2020

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Manuel Memorial Funeral Home

421 W. 5th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Robert 'Hawk' Crawford Obituary

Robert Lee Crawford was born March 7, 1987 to Robert Hawkins and the late Gwendolyn Crawford in Gary, Indiana. Robert had a very affectionate smile and loved to be around family and friends. Robert went home to be with the Lord on July 13, 2020. He was preceded in death by his Aunt, Teresa Crawford; Brother, Andre Crawford; Cousin, Steven Rhymes Jr; Grandmother, Johnnie Mae Crawford; and Mother, Gwendolyn Crawford. He leaves to cherish his memories Father, Robert Hawkins, of Gary, IN; One Sister, Andrea Crawford of Indianapolis, IN; Four Brothers, Tyran and Ronald Crawford of Indianapolis, IN, Joseph and Corey Edwards of Minneapolis, MN; Six Children, LeeAilLah and Sirrie Gibson, Robert Crawford II, Ky'Lee Anderson, Jalaya and Elise Brooks; God Brother, Shawn Smith of Indianapolis, IN; and a host of many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends. Visitation will be held Friday, July 24, 2020 12:00PM-8:00PM with family hour at 6:00PM at Manuel Memorial "Parlor of Peace" 421 W. 5th Avenue Gary, IN. Service will be held Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 12:00PM at Christian Valley Church 1901 Adams Street Gary, IN (face masks are required).

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Post-Tribune on Jul. 22, 2020.

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Arlisia

March 11, 2025

From Birthdays to holidays Nothing is the same. Since you left the kids not even the same. I sent balloons up hope you saw them. Still missing you. We Love you down here continue to watch over us You still all we got

Wannie

April 1, 2023

Still missing u bruh it's so unreal still, love u always taking a few shots for u today #hawkie

Jalaya B

March 31, 2023

here we are in 2023 and yet nothing changed ,im missing you more than ever I promise I just wish you was here with me right now everyday I think about you I pray like just come n talk to me sometime I promise I´m always free for you ,I love you I´ll do anything and EVERYTHING to bring you back I promise

Shatakwa Walters McClendon

July 16, 2022

Still praying for extending Family as they still are grieving with the loss of a Good man. He was a loving son, father, cousin, nephew, brother, and friend. (Hawk). You Are Never Forgotten About!!! Love you always Family!!!!

jalaya

December 11, 2021

I love you daddy , been thinking about you wayyyy to much lately my birthday next month and you not even here

Booky

March 8, 2021

Happy Birthday Booky! Wish I was sending this message to your phone but anyways we miss down here and it’s not the same without you. ILY❤

MarVo HAWK

March 7, 2021

Happy birthday UNC! I MISS YOU! It’s been a real sad one since that day I got the news SMH in a World with so many and still feel so EMPTY WITHOUT YOU! Still gone accomplish our GOALS YOU WOULD ALWAYS A PLACE IN MY HEART WITH UNCONDITIONAL LOVE!!!

jalaya b

March 1, 2021

I love you forever daddy .

jalaya

January 23, 2021

Heey daddy , I miss you sooooooo much ! I didn’t forget about you ii never will . you can talk to me sometime I love you the most !

Pearl Brooks

January 23, 2021

Hey baby missing you like crazy our baby girl just turned big 13 we miss you so much keep resting love an I’m on top of everything we started bae

Ron C

January 8, 2021

Lil Bruh it’s been a real sad one since u left me. I still cry on the regular. Smh ima make u proud tho. Ima make sure yo kids good too!

Marvin Hawkins (HAWK)

December 24, 2020

What’s good UNC ITS THE HOLIDAYS AND I BEEN WAITING BY PHONE WISHING I CAN SEE U CALL YO NEPHEW! YO KIDS MISS U AND THE FAMILY I LOVE AND MISS U!

Marvin Hawkins (HAWK)

December 24, 2020

What’s good UNC ITS THE HOLIDAYS AND I BEEN WAITING BY PHONE WISHING I CAN SEE U CALL YO NEPHEW! YO KIDS MISS U AND THE FAMILY I LOVE AND MISS U!

Mommy

December 8, 2020

I miss you brother

Jalaya B

December 4, 2020

Daddy im doing this for you I promise , we gone make it ! rest easy . I love you ..

Jalaya B

December 4, 2020

Hey daddy , Christmas is coming up this is going to be the first one without you , I love you so much you been on my mind lately just know I would never forget about you and IM GOING TO CONTINUE TO KEEP YO NAME ALIVE ! I love you more than life its self , I love you forever and forever will ! can't get you off my mind I been trying to hold back the teers and Im staying strong because if you was here you would want me to stay strong . I love you 4L !!

Jalaya B

October 6, 2020

I love you forever daddy .

Mommy

August 25, 2020

I love you brother

Marvo(Nephewww) Hawkins

August 18, 2020

I LOVE YOU HAWK(Unk)AND MISS YOU DEARLY!! THANKS FOR ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE SHARED! MAN YOUR SMILE BROUGHT SUNSHINE YOUR DEATH BROUGHT RAIN! REST UP

Jalaya B

July 27, 2020

I love you daddy

China

July 25, 2020

Rest In Peace HAWK , you will truly be missed

Antoinette Crawford Olive

July 24, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.. RIH fam ❤

Booky

July 24, 2020

When a love one becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Hawk I will always and forever treasure what we had. U will forever be my Booky

Denise Henderson

July 23, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Arlisia

July 23, 2020

I Love you so much. We have great memories. I got the kids you Rest up I'll make sure we make you proud

Natalie hill

July 23, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Shatakwa Walters Mcclendon

July 22, 2020

m praying for my extended family in Christ may God continue to watch over and bless you all. In loving memory of a Wonderful Man (Hawk). Gone but never forgotten about.

Eternal Friendship Remembrance Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED

Whitney Thomas

Sent Flowers

Comfort Planter

Stacey Russell

Sent Flowers

Keisha C

July 22, 2020

Hawk I will always hold you in my heart, Rest up my friend

Lena Hawkins

July 22, 2020

Loving You Forever Nephew You Will Forever Be In Our Hearts.

Lena Hawkins

July 22, 2020

RIH Nephew You Will Forever Be In Our Hearts.

Yvonne Green

July 22, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Lala

July 22, 2020

Man hawk was my guy he kept you laughing fun to be around... Im gone miss seeing him around...

Tawana Blair

July 21, 2020

He was funny asl kept u laughing, it’s so hard to believe u goneu were a great father n friend this really saddens my heart

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Manuel Memorial Funeral Home

421 W. 5th Avenue, Gary, IN 46402

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Christian Valley Church

1901 Adams Street, Gary, IN 46402

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