Milton Leroy Crawford

   Milton L. Crawford, 58, of Le Mars, IA formerly of Sioux City passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at his residence.

    Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, August 31, 2020 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Monday.  Milton's family requests that mask be worn in attendance.

   Milton Leroy, the son of Tony Mae Crawford and Leroy Dean, was born March 16, 1962 in Iowa City, IA.  Milton was raised in Sioux City and he attended Sioux City Public Schools.  He worked as an essential worker in several Sioux City and Le Mars businesses.  Milton made his home in Sioux City until about 10 years ago when he moved to Le Mars. 

   Milton enjoyed raising animals, cooking, fishing, listening to music and watching old Western movies.  He was a kind hearted and loving person who enjoyed spending time with his family.

   Milton is survived by one son, Clyde Oakes and his family; sister, Flora Lee and in addition seven other siblings; cousins: Henry Duffy, JoAnn Irvin, and David Brown Hughes; special friend, Amanda Jastram; several nieces and nephews; and many other family members and friends.

   He was preceded in death by his parents; maternal grandparents, Clara and Alfred Crawford, paternal grandmother, Daisy Dean; brother, Alfred Ellington, and brother-in-law, Rudy Lee Jr.