Dec. 28, 1927 — April 13, 2015

Adrian Ralph Crawford, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 13, 2015, at West Woods of Niles, Michigan. He will be joining his parents, wife and sister.

Adrian was born on Dec. 28, 1927, to the late Ralph and Dora Crawford in South Bend, Indiana. Adrian was a United States Army Veteran. He married Betty Cole in 1969, she preceded him in death on Dec. 27, 1987. Adrian retired from Bendix after 41 years of service at the age of 58.

He is survived by his sister, Betty Brock; stepchildren, Linda Sheets and Jeff Cole; nephews and nieces; Abe (Nicole) Brenner, Elliot (Jen Crowley) Brenner, Rachel (Bob) Sims, Jan (Wil) Smith, Roland Brock, Jim (Pam) Brock, and his longtime companion Gloria Jackson.

Adrian is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Dora; wife, Betty Crawford and sister Catherine Crawford.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2015, at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan with visitation one hour prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. at Riverview Cemetery, South Bend.

Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com