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Robert Crawford Obituary

Crawford, Robert Lee, Sr. Who taught in the Milwaukee Public Schools for many decades and coached several successful high school basketball teams, was born into eternal life on Saturday, April 25, 2015. He is survived by his devoted wife Jeanne Anne Crawford, daughters Neta Crawford and Greta Crawford, and son Robert Crawford, Jr. He is also survived by his granddaughter Rose Jordan Crawford and sister Katie Davis. He was pre-deceased by his brother Clarence Crawford. He will be laid to rest Friday, May 1, 2015 at Forest Home Cemetery, 2405 W. Forest Home Avenue, following a brief visitation at Landmark Chapel from 12 PM to 1:30 PM.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Apr. 30, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
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Von

April 25, 2025

I think of your often! Rest easy my friend!

Keona C Winters

April 24, 2025

Hey there Crawford I misssss you soooo much.There will never be a day that goes by that I don't think of you. what you doing making sheds I love & miss you BFF until we meet again

Sherrie lawson

May 30, 2024

Bob, It's been almost 10 years and I'm still missing you daily! all I can do is smile! REST PEACEFULLY my friend!

Keona C Winters

April 24, 2024

I will never forget u...I wish life could rewind so bad my angel Sleep in

Keona

April 24, 2023

My god Mr.Crawford oh how i miss you when i think of you all could do is laugh my bestie i love you & miss you much keep watching over me my angel

Keona Winters

November 7, 2020

Oh how deeply i miss u my dear friend there's not a day that goes by i don't think of u i miss u so oo oo much friend continue to watch over me SIP

Yvonne

August 25, 2020

I miss you my friend! Rip bob!

Yvonne

June 8, 2018

I miss you! Yes your stories about Oscar Robertson, were great! You were such a hard worker and lovedyour wife and kids , I admired you for that! Miss Your knowledge and advice!
Good bye my friend
Of sooo many years! May you Rest In Peace! God Bless!
Love you always von!

Kee Watts

June 7, 2018

Hey there Crawford it's been 3yrs since u left me ...it's been a challenge man ol man i'm takin care of myself my god how i miss u my bff always

Yvonne Clayton

May 3, 2016

Bob I think of you often! I wish you could see the twins! They just graduated with their masters in maritime! Like your daughter! R I p my dear friend!!!

Keona Winters

May 1, 2016

Hey there Crawford i miss you so much what you doing up there huh?! I just wanted to let you know your still on my mind love you always & foreverrest easy pal!!!

BO

February 21, 2016

Coach Crawford, Will forever be in my heart, with his kindness and care for me.

Recall days as freshman in high school in art class and as his starter point guard with Vincent High School basketball team '1981' Coach taught me so much about life and being an man.

I recall when he called timeout in an basketball game, only just for me to sit next to him, Coach Crawford, patted me on my knee, and told me to look at the crowd, I'm hot, they standing-coming toward me, after making 16 straight baskets in row.

Sincerely,

BO

Keona Winters

January 28, 2016

I'll never forget u Love u always thank u sooooo much for everything I call & hope u pick up

Keona Winters

January 28, 2016

Mr.Crawford was a dear Friend to me I miss him soooooo much he was the only friend I had there will never be another ROBERT CRAWFORD..

September 7, 2015

A friend just told me my former High School Coach Bob Crawford had died. I must say it hit me hard and I feel profound sadness. I always looked up to Coach Crawford and the experience we shared during the 1973-74 Basketball season. My Coach Crawford was very special to me and yes I loved my coach. I will always be your Basketball player. God Bless, Michael Gutter

Randy Emery

September 1, 2015

I was sorry to read about Bob. He was a rock. My sincere condolence to the family.

Yvonne Clayton

May 4, 2015

Damn Bob, what do I tell our twins??? :(

April 30, 2015

Ed and Mike Eschenburg from Atlas Heating wish to say how much we enjoyed working with Bob over the years. Loved hearing his stories about Oscar Robertson!

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Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Landmark Chapel

WI

May

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Burial

Forest Home Cemetery

2405 W. Forest Home Avenue, WI

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