Crawford Scott Bryant's Obituary
Crawford Scott Bryant, 15 years of Columbia, IL, entered into rest on September 1, 2024. He was born May 9, 2009, in Creve Coeur, MO.
Crawford brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives with his kind heart, radiant smile, boundless curiosity, and carefree approach to and for life. He accomplished so much in a very short time and touched the lives of so many.
Crawford's talents and hobbies were many including soccer, swimming, running, competing and placing in triathlons, hunting, fishing, singing, gardening, and smiling. Of all, his greatest talent was loving others.
In Crawford's honor, be kind, work hard, stay humble, stay loyal, smile often, be thankful, and love always.
Surviving are his parents, Scottie K. Bryant and Tara M. Luhr of Columbia, IL; siblings, Zoe Bryant, Hudson Bryant, and Harper Bryant; maternal grandparents, Michael and Michelle Luhr and Mike and Carol Birk; paternal grandmother, Marilyn Cooper; aunt and uncle, Nikki and Hank Harrison, cousins, Luke Hayes, Aria Hayes, Jake Hayes, and Charley Harrison; aunt and uncle, Christie and Chris Parker, cousins, Lilli Scott Parker, Vivian Parker, and Amelia Parker; and a host of precious friends and teammates.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Don Bryant; cousin, Noah Hayes.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 11:00 am at Oerter Park Soccer Field, 1 Gall Road, Columbia,IL, with Pastor Jamey Bridges officiating. Friends may gather at the park beginning at 10:00 am.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: Columbia High School Soccer, 77 Veterans Parkway, Columbia, Il 62236.
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