Obituary of Roman Lee Crawford

Roman Lee Crawford, 5, of Lorado, gained his heavenly wings on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, leaving his loving home after an extended illness. He was born at CAMC Women’s and Children’s hospital on March 27, 2017, the son of Jessee “Ryan” Lee and Rachel Michelle Crawford of Lorado. He was preceded in death by a maternal grandfather, Buell E. Ellis, and his paternal grandfather Jessee W. Crawford. Roman was his Daddy’s buddy, his Mommy’s baby, and their brave little prince. He loved to be held and loved, making cuddles his favorite pastime. He enjoyed listening to Gospel music, going to church, talking to, taking Epsom salt baths, and sitting in the warm sun. Those left to cherish his beautiful memory aside from his parents are his loving siblings, Reagan and Camdyn Crawford of Lorado. A paternal grandmother, Marlene Crawford-Marcum of Holden; his Aunt Sarah “CiCi” and her husband Uncle Jon Sword of Elk Creek; Uncle Eddie and his wife Aunt Summer Ellis of Riley Camp; Aunt Marla Nelson of Combs Addition, and his Uncle Joseph Nelson of Huntington; His loving cousins, Braxton, Brody, Bentley, and Blayze Sword all of Elk Creek, and Brylee and Blakelyn Ellis of Riley Camp; and a special family friend Michelle and her husband Freddy (Big Red) Osborne of Robinette. We would like to thank Dr. Kathy Harvey, nurse Keisheia Matheny, and the rest of the staff at the Dignity Hospice House in Chapmanville for the exceptional care and compassion Roman received while under their care. We want to thank Dr. Heywood and his OB staff, the pediatric unit at CAMC – Women’s and Children’s hospital, Dr. Proctor and Dr. Meara at the Boston Children’s hospital, Dr. Holland of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Dr. Gratz, Dr. Nicholas, Dr. Mitacek, along with their staff. We also wanted to extend a special thank you for all the kind and loving support Phyllis, Josh and Kayla Smith gave us throughout the years, along with Michael and Amy Compton, Barbara Simpkins Gambill, our friends at the Bethel Church, Buffalo Grade School, and all the wonderful people for their thoughts and prayers throughout this time. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 30th, 2022, at the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man with Rev. Pat Kinser officiating. He will be lovingly laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home also. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.krantzmcneelyfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man.