Brian Allen Crawford

Brian Allen Crawford was born on March 23, 1987, in Albuquerque, NM, and departed this life on Wednesday, April 27, 2005, in Meeker, OK, at the age of 18. Brian, the son of Kenneth Rea and Anna Maria Novotny Crawford, was a resident of Shawnee. Brian was very active in baseball, football, and basketball. He was dedicated to the music program where he played baritone, was on the drum line, and played guitar in the jazz band. His individual music awards include membership in OBU Honor Band, state qualifier in percussion ensemble, state solo qualifier, and state brass ensemble qualifier twice. He was a very independent person, a motivator, mentor, and big brother to all. Brian is a member of the National Honor Society, FCA, and Youth Alive. He was preceded in death by one aunt, Robin Crawford, who died as an infant. Survivors include his parents, Kenneth and Anna Crawford of Shawnee; brothers, Brad and Bryce Crawford of the home; maternal grandparents, Frank and Doris Novotny of Meeker; paternal grandparents, Cheryl Crawford of Prague and George and Cindy Crawford of Luther; paternal great-grandmothers, Wilma White of Prague and Faye Buchannon of Choctaw; aunts and uncles, Kay and Jon Pruitt of Shawnee, Michael and Leslie Novotny of Del City, and Tina and Wayne Pullen of Prague; special friend, Cayla Coker of Prague; and many other relatives and friends. Memorials may be made to the Brian Allen Crawford Memorial Fund at any Tinker Federal Credit Union branch.