Richard Hardy Crews, 66, of Murphysboro, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2016, at his residence in Murphysboro.
Richard was born on March 4, 1950, in Murphysboro, to Hardy and Vivian (Gholson) Crews.
He had enjoyed going fishing and hunting.
Mr. Crews was a contractor with the Plumbers and Pipefitter's Local # 160.
Richard was married to Faith Ann Talley and she survives.
Other survivors include two sons Heath Crews and his wife Nicki Crews of Murphysboro, and Christopher;
and one sister and her husband Joyce and Don Wisely of Vergennes.
He was preceded in death by one brother David Crews and his parents.
His body will be cremated and a gravesite memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at Pleasant Grove Memorial Park with Rev. Larry Gilbert officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery. For more information, please visit www.pettettfuneralhome.com.