09/09/2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Antwan Levar Crawford.
Antwan Levar Crawford departed this life on August 29 at his residence in Sandston, Virginia. He was born in Amherst, Virginia, on April 19, 1984. Antwan joined St. Mark Baptist Church in Amherst, VA at an early age. After moving to Richmond, VA he attended St. Paul Baptist Church and sang in the choir.
Antwan attended Amherst County Public Schools, where he distinguished himself early as a natural leader. He served as senior class president and was recognized as a high honors student — a reflection of both his intellect and his character. Even as a young man, Antwan consistently chose the high road, embracing every opportunity to lead with integrity and purpose. Well-spoken, warm, and full of joy, he drew people to him effortlessly and was surrounded by a wide and loving circle of friends throughout his life.
Upon graduation in 2002, he attended Virginia Commonwealth University. His path began with hands-on care in the world of medicine. While studying for his Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Marketing at VCU, he worked full-time as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician to help put himself through school — a demanding balancing act that speaks to real grit and determination. During those same years at VCU, he stayed active on campus too, getting involved with the Public Relations Society of America, marketing and event promotions, campus tours as a guide, and various volunteer efforts. Earlier still, he studied Labor Union Studies at Queens College in New York, where he got his first taste of public relations work as an intern with RWDSU while still a student at VCU.
It was in sales, where he truly found his stride. He began as a Territory Sales Executive with American Hotel Register (2008–2011), managing over 180 accounts across Virginia, then spent a year with Blake Contracting LLC learning the construction industry.
Antwan built his lasting career in pharmaceutical sales. Starting in 2012 with Insys Therapeutics, he moved into a formative eight-year run at Bausch Health Companies as both a Pharmaceutical Representative and Field Sales Trainer, mentoring new hires to succeed in their own territories. From 2021 to 2023, he worked in neuroscience sales with Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, and since July 2023, he served as a Client Account Executive for SOFIE, specializing in nuclear oncology across Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland — work he described as genuinely fulfilling.
Along the way, he earned his Registered Medical Sales Representative certification and remained active in the Life Sciences Trainers and Educators Network since 2016 — a career built on a rare blend of clinical grounding and sales excellence.
Antwan never saw a microphone he didn't like. He even built a karaoke room in his home, where he loved hosting friends for music, laughter, and good times together. He truly never met a stranger — his warmth and charisma made everyone feel like family.
He was a natural host, opening his home, giving his time and lending his energy to community events, including the Amherst Juneteenth celebration 3 consecutive years. Antwan loved to travel and cherished nothing more than spending time with the people he loved, often treating his parents and brother to trips together.
He also had a heart for the next generation, always eager to share his wisdom with young people — encouraging them to live fearlessly, chase their dreams, and never be afraid to seek out new opportunities.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents William and Lucille Crawford, maternal grandparents John and Ruth Carter and uncle Eddie Crawford.
He leaves to cherish his memory his parents Alvin and Linda Crawford, his brother Adrian Crawford (the apple of his eye), his aunts and uncles: Phyllis Johnson, William Crawford, Jerry (Emma) Crawford, Melvin Crawford, Norman Crawford, Ardelia Crawford, Bertha Callenders, and Elizabeth Crawford, one great-uncle Robert Carter and one great-aunt Irene Holmes, two goddaughters Emena Awanda and Brielle Parker and a host of relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held 1pm on Monday, September 7, 2026 at Scott Zion Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Timothy Baptist Church Cemetery.
Community Funeral Home directing
