COLUMBIA, Ill. – Southern Illinois Builders Association shares in the grief of SIBA Past President Michael Luhr in the passing of his grandson, Crawford Scott Bryant.
Bryant, 15, of Columbia, Ill., passed away on Sept. 1.
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, Ill.; 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 and cousin Noah Hayes.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Thursday, Sept. 5, 11:00 am at Oerter Park Soccer Field, 1 Gall Road, Columbia, Ill., 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, Ill., 62236.