Anthony Dewayne Crenshaw

Anthony (Big Time) Dewayne Crenshaw was born August 30, 1965 to Glen Crenshaw and Rachel (Owens) Crenshaw. Anthony was born in Indianapolis, IN. He was the youngest of five children. Anthony attended George W. Sloan, School # 41 for elementary education and graduated from Crispus Attucks High School. Anthony was on the basketball team at Crispus Attucks. Following high school, he joined the Army. Anthony professed a hope in Christ at the age of 5 years old at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, where he has remained a member. He enjoyed recording the Sunday morning services and was a proud member of the Senior Usher Board. Anthony enjoyed spending time with his children, Cordell Clark, Antoine Crenshaw, Antoinette Crenshaw, Anthony Crenshaw, Jr and DeWayne Crenshaw. He had a great love for his grandchildren who called him Grandpa or Pa-Pa. Anthony enjoyed, playing and watching basketball. He was a big Indianapolis Colts fan and a fan of Notre Dame football. He enjoyed fishing with Dad when he was younger and even in his adult years. Anthony enjoyed grilling for the family’s annual 4th of July picnic. He and his brother, Kerry enjoyed cooking and barbecuing for Labor Day as they celebrated their birthdays. He took great pride in his barbecuing. Anthony also liked to travel. Anthony was currently employed at Coca-Cola Bottling Company. He worked at Coke for 18 1/2 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Glen S. Crenshaw and brother, Dr. Floyd S. Crenshaw. He leaves to cherish his memory children, four sons, Cordell Clark, Antoine Crenshaw, Anthony Crenshaw, Jr, DeWayne Crenshaw and one daughter Antoinette Crenshaw (Deondre Williams) all of Indianapolis, IN; fifteen grandchildren, Chyra Clark, Aviona Crenshaw, Elsie Faye Crenshaw, Dereze Crenshaw, Daetoine Crenshaw, Davion Williams, Carter Williams, Camren Williams, Jor’nee Crenshaw, De’Anthony Crenshaw, D’Angela Crenshaw, Santana Crenshaw, Skylar Crenshaw, Oriah Crenshaw, Adonis Crenshaw; mother, Rachel Crenshaw, Indianapolis, IN; two sisters, Diana Crenshaw, Delores Crenshaw of Indianapolis, IN and one brother, Kerry Crenshaw (Janise), Indianapolis, IN; sister-in-law, Raenell Crenshaw, Moore, OK; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and companion Nickola Harrell. Anthony Dewayne Crenshaw, age 55, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Anthony was born August 30, 1965. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021, 12pm at Pilgrim MBC, 1060 W. 30th St. Indianapolis, IN. visitation 10am until time of service. Interment Washington Park North Cemetery. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.williamsandbluitt.com for the Crenshaw family.