Stanley W. Crawford

Stan enjoyed a simple life as a man on his own—both independent and deeply connected to his family. His brothers and sisters helped care for him and always included him in family gatherings. Over the years, he became affectionately known as “Stan the Man.” A friendly and familiar figure in Elizabethtown, Stan walked the streets of his hometown for over 50 years, never accepting a ride, always saying he needed the exercise. He frequented the local grocery, bank, clothing stores, and fast food restaurants, and along the way made many friends. One local business even honored his loyalty with a plaque for being a customer for over 40 years, given upon learning of his terminal diagnosis. His community rallied around him, offering prayers and support.

A lifelong, faithful Catholic, Stan was a member of several local parishes throughout his life—beginning with St. Clare in childhood, then St. Ambrose, and finally St. James for the past 50 years. He always arrived early to church to sit in the same pew and rarely missed a Sunday. Stan found joy in life’s simple pleasures—he loved TV (especially The Grand Ole Opry, Gunsmoke, and old Westerns), music, game shows like Wheel of Fortune, and visiting casinos for family fun.

Stanley was preceded in death by his parents, Collie and Dorothy Brown Crawford; a stillborn sibling, Lou Crawford; his brothers, Norman Crawford, David Crawford; sister-in-law, LaVerne Crawford; nephews, Norman Crawford Jr. and Jimmy Crawford; a niece, Lisa Crawford; twin sons (premature) of Jimmy and Gayle Crawford; and his great-nephew, Collin Crawford.

He is survived by his brothers, James (Jane) Crawford, Larry (Mary Lou) Crawford, and John (Janice) Crawford; sisters, Bonnie Crawford Errico and Anna (Mickey) Crawford Lara; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and Bellwood neighbors.

Visitation for Stanley will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025 from 9am - 11am at Brown Funeral Home, 306 College Street, Elizabethtown, KY.

Funeral Service will be at 11am at Brown Funeral Home with a burial to follow at St. Clare Cemetery.

To honor Stanley’s memory, donations may be made to any of the three churches he attended throughout his life.