IL SR1572

Gregory K. "Greg" Crawford of Monticello passed away on August 16, 2020, and the Illinois Senate mourns his death.

Crawford was born February 15, 1946, married Georgette Lynn Charpentier on September 9, 1967, graduated from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 1968, and served in the National Guard.

Founder and owner of CF&H Insurance Agency, Inc. for over 36 years; served as Piatt County EMA communications officer, weather spotter, and managed the Monticello Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade.

Received the Order of the Arrow Vigil Honor and Silver Beaver Award for Boy Scout leadership; was named Monticello's Citizen of the Year in 2014; held memberships in Christ Lutheran Church, Masonic Lodge 58, American Legion, Rotary Club, and multiple hobby clubs.

Survived by his wife of 52 years Lynn, two children (Michelle and Matthew), grandson Benjamin Crawford, four siblings, and several exchange students he mentored as a father or grandfather.