Crawford Scott Bryant, 15, of Columbia, entered into rest on Sept. 1, 2024. He was born May 9, 2009, in Creve Coeur, Mo.

Crawford brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives with his kind heart, radiant smile, boundless curiosity and carefree approach to and for life. He accomplished so much in a very short time and touched the lives of so many.

Crawford’s talents and hobbies were many, including soccer, swimming, running, competing and placing in triathlons, hunting, fishing, singing, gardening and smiling. Of all, his greatest talent was loving others.

In Crawford’s honor, be kind, work hard, stay humble, stay loyal, smile often, be thankful and love always.

Surviving are his parents Scottie K. Bryant and Tara M. Luhr of Columbia; siblings Zoe Bryant, Hudson Bryant and Harper Bryant; maternal grandparents Michael and Michelle Luhr and Mike and Carol Birk; paternal grandmother Marilyn Cooper; aunt and uncle Nikki and Hank Harrison; cousins Luke Hays, Aria Hays, Jake Hays and Charley Harrison; aunt and uncle Christie and Chris Parker; cousins Lilli Scott Parker, Vivian Parker and Amelia Parker; and a host of precious friends and teammates.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Don Bryant and cousin Noah Hays.

A celebration of life will take place at 11 a.m. Sept. 5 at Oerter Park Soccer Field, Columbia, with Pastor Jamey Bridges officiating. Friends may gather at the park beginning at 10 a.m.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: Columbia High School Soccer.

Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home.