Roger D. Crown

Roger D. Crown, 61, of Loves Park, passed away from this life on June 12, 2012. Born July 6, 1950 in Clay City, ILto A.J. Crown and Martha (Miller) Thomas. He was a graduate of Guilford High School and attended Harding University in Searcy, AR. From the moment he saw her at a very young age, he knew he was going to marry her and so, on June 19, 1971, Roger married the love of his life, Colleen (Powell) Crown, of Rockford. Roger and Colleen were blesssed with their beautiful daughter, Meegan Crown, who has always been Daddys little girl. Throughout his life, he worked at Northwestern Railroad as a conductor, Plastics, Tuxedo World and Material Handling Services for 14 years as a safety director. He enjoyed playing cards with friends, bingo, softball games, and being a Chicago Cubs fan. He served as a board member for several years at Rockford Christian Camp. As a member of North Park Church of Christ, he had been an elder and enjoyed teaching Bible study, sharing fellowship, and listening to the beautiful singing. He will be dearly missed and was truly loved by all, always having a story to give, a joke to tell or a piece of wisdom to share.Roger is survived by his loving wife, Colleen (Powell) Crown; daughter Meegan Crown of Houston, TX; mother, Martha (Miller) and Horace Thomas of Shabbona, IL; halfbrothers Jeff Crown and Brian Crown of Rockford; halfsister, Cindy Crown; many other loved ones and close friends. Predeceased by his father, A.J. Crown.Funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2012 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. with Jimmy Kellett officiating. Visitation from 68 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to Rockford Christian Camp, P O. Box 5966, Rockford, IL 61125. Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.