On April 14, 1987, Julius Duane Crawford was born in Wichita, Kansas to Ladonna Crawford of Wichita, Kansas and Duane Fletcher of Oklahoma City. Julius Duane attended West High School where he played football, basketball, and ran track. Julius loved watching football with his favorite team being the Philadelphia Eagles. We know Julius is up in heaven, he pulled those strings because the Eagles won the superbowl!. Juju’s Favorite movie was “Free Willy” and he loved him some TuPac. Julius was a manager at several Dog and Shakes. Juju was known for his sarcasm; he always brought laughter wherever he would go. Juju was sharp, and quick to talk a lot of stuff. Juju will be remembered as a loving son, father, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and stepdad. The grandchildren knew him affectionately as “Papaw”. Juju was a good friend who made a lasting impact on all those fortunate enough to have known him.
Special acknowledgments to his aunts April and Kay for co-parenting JuJu, God Bless you, may peace be still.
JuJu is preceded in death by his J'Marion Crawford.
Juju leaves to cherish his memory Mother Ladonna Crawford (Wichita Kansas); Father Don Fletcher (Oklahoma City); Son Ezekiel Duane Crawford (Wichita KS); Sisters Epiphany Crawford (Wichita Kansas), Rhakesha Fletcher (Oklahoma City), Alanta Currie (Texas); Aunts Kay Crawford (Wichita KS), April Crawford (Kansas City); Uncles Delbert (Wichita KS) and Ivory Joe Crawford (Nevada). Veryl, Hilton, Milton, Terry, Marcus, John, and Kevin Crawford (Wichita KS); Uncle Charles of Oklahoma City; Nieces and Nephews Essence Hurts (Wichita, KS), Lee (Drew) of OKC, Neeya, Amir, and Nasir of Texas; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, stepchildren, grandchildren, and many friends.
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