Ethyn John Crawford
December 30, 2009 ~ July 12, 2023
Ethyn John Crawford, 13, passed away on July 12, 2023, after an off-road vehicle accident . Ethyn was born on December 30, 2009, in Sterling, IL to Bradley John and Francene Marie Crawford. Ethyn would have been an 8th grade student at Bureau Valley Jr. High School in Manlius in the fall.
Ethyn loved to be sarcastic and enjoyed a good laugh with family and friends. He enjoyed playing baseball and soccer and is an active participant in the Princeton Youth Soccer League.
Ethyn enjoyed spending time with extended family and friends. He loved visiting Nana’s house and being told he is the favorite grandson; even though he is the only grandson. Ethyn enjoyed playing video games with friends; Fortnite being one of his favorites. He liked scary movies and the Netflix series Flash, which he watched multiple times. Ethyn enjoyed playing board and card games with his cousins and really loved driving around his off-road vehicles.
Ethyn is survived by his parents; Bradley John and Francene Marie, and his two sisters, Addisyn (15) and Brooklyn (11) and his beloved German Shepherd Montana (7) . He is also survived by his Grandparents; Rose Crawford, Heidi (Rick) Estes, Kathy (Jim) Long. Aunts and Uncles; Jaclyn (Thomas) Trujillo, Amanda (Jason) Hasbrook, Alexis Estes, Jamie Long, Jessica (Jermey) Turner, Linda (Jacob) Estes, Jessica (Juan) Varela, Amber (Matt) Morman. Ethyn is also survived by many cousins and extended family members. Ethyn is predeceased by his Papa, Robert R. Crawford and his beloved German Shepherd Dakota.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 12:00-4:00 PM at Grant Johnson Funeral Home in Princeton, Illinois with a short service to follow.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Memories are something no one can take away. Cherish the the time God gave you with your angel!
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
You were a second brother to me Ethyn. We would say hi to each other and play games on the bus every day. It’s going to be hard to not have that option any more and to not have you here. Gonna miss you buddy.
Our deepest condolences for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
My heart goes out to Ethan’s family. Praying for all. My daughter was his teacher, and saw a tender heart in this boy. God is love. He loves all the young people. HE is with you all. God bless you.
My sincere condolences for your family. Ethyn sounds like a very vibrant, energetic young man. I can see why he was Nana’a favorite.