Anthony E. Crawford, 28, of Akron, passed away on May 2, 2018. He was born in Akron on September 8, 1989 to David and Ellen Crawford. Anthony was a gifted artist and musician. He enjoyed drawing and played lead guitar in his band Push Off. He studied at the University of Akron. Anthony was preceded in death by his father, David Crawford. He will be dearly missed by his mother, Ellen Wilson; his children, Silas, Isaac, and Evie and their mother, Rachie Miller; special cousins, Sarah, Mikayla, and Derek; close friend, William; many other cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 12 noon with visitation for one hour prior at Millheim Baptist Church, 2661 Hayne Rd., Akron, OH 44312. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to one's favorite charity.