Obituaries

Nathaniel “Nate” Kane Crawley, 25, of Ludlow, passed away on May 11, 2026.

Nate was born on May 30, 2000 and grew up in the Hebron and Burlington areas of Kentucky, and was a proud graduate of Connor High School.

Nate lived life with passion, loyalty, and adventure. He had a deep love for all things automotive, especially Porsche GT3RS models and Audi R8s, and could often be found talking about cars and admiring builds. He also loved golfing, spending time outdoors, and enjoyed recreational target practice and other outdoor hobbies. Nate embraced life fully and was always searching for his next adventure.

Above all else, Nate was a devoted father to his two beloved children, Aurora Crawley and Patrick Crawley. His children were the center of his world, and he took immense pride in being their dad. He was also a fiercely protective brother, a loving son, and the kind of friend who always put others before himself. When Nate loved, he loved hard.

Nate was an incredibly talented welder who received multiple awards for his craftsmanship. He took great pride in his work and loved sharing his accomplishments with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sue Blevins, and his brother, Stanley Patrick Crawley.

Nate is survived by his mother, April Massingale; his father, Jonathan Crawley; his brothers, James Coleman (April Adams) and Josh Vanstrien; his sister, Emily Vanstrien; his fiancée, August Miller; his children, Aurora Crawley and Patrick Crawley; his grandfather, Thomas Blevins; his aunts, Carrie Wilder (Michael), Jennifer Prejean, Debra Allen, and Cassie Chesser; and his cousins, Thomas Justice, Julia Justice, Olivia Prejean, Emily Prejean, Riley Prejean, Michael Wilder, and Peyton Polick, along with many extended family members and countless friends who loved him dearly.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Linnemann Funeral Home, with funeral services beginning at 3:00 PM.

Burial services will take place Monday, May 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Evergreen Cemetery. The procession will begin at Linnemann Funeral Home in Burlington at 12:00 PM and proceed to the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Linnemann Funeral Home to help cover funeral expenses. Please call the funeral home office at (859) 727-1250 to make a donation.

Nate will be remembered for his adventurous spirit, unwavering loyalty, kind heart, and the immense love he gave to those around him. His memory will forever live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.