Michael Anthony

Crawford

Michael Anthony Crawford, age 46, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, entered eternal rest on October 18, 2026. Michael was born on December 26, 1979, at Ireland Army Hospital in Fort Knox, Kentucky, to the late Kim Crawford and Shirley Crawford Moody. He was the third child born to this union.

His parents later moved the family back to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where Michael attended Grand Rapids Public Schools. He graduated from Union High School in 1998 with high honors. He later relocated to Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he attended Western Michigan University and earned his bachelor's degree in Aviation Science in 2003, also with high honors. Michael worked at Dunkin School of Aviation, and his ultimate dream was to become a pilot.

At the age of 11, Michael accepted Christ at Community Revival Center under the leadership of his grandmother, the late Rev. Ruby Sueing.

Michael's passion for aviation reflected his dreams and determination. Above all, he was a devoted father who loved his children dearly. He often spoke of Celara Sky Crawford, Carter Anthony Crawford, and Mason Maurice Crawford, who held a special place in his heart.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Kim Crawford, and his grandparents, Rev. Ruby Sueing, Decelous Sueing, Virgina Peay, Jessie Crawford and Emma Crawford.

He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved children, Celara Sky Crawford of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Carter Anthony Crawford and Mason Maurice Crawford, both of Grand Rapids, Michigan; his loving and devoted mother, Shirley (James) Moody; his siblings, Kim (Mekol) Sueing of New Jersey, Jesse Crawford of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Monique (Shante) Price of Detroit, Michigan; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins, extended family, and dear friends.

Michael's love will live on through his children and in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Though his earthly journey has ended, the memories he leaves behind will remain a lasting source of comfort, and he will forever be loved and remembered.