Dale R. Crawford Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dale R. Crawford in Winfield, Illinois, who passed away on January 22, 2026 at the age of 80. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Trellas Coldtharpe and William Thomas Crawford; his brother Donald; his mother-in-law Ann Long; and his brother-in-law Bill Ferry (Sue).

He is survived by: his wife Mary Lou; his children, Jessica Davis (Shane) and Ryan Crawford (Alissa); his grandchildren, Parker, Grace, Jack and Cora Davis; his sister Gaylyn Ferry; and his brothers-in-law, Jim, Dan (Shelley) and Bob Long (Marcia). He is also survived by nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, we invite you to make a contribution to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org) or Big Brothers Big Sisters (bbbs.org).