Guy Fulton Crumley, 79, of Jacksonville, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025.

He was born Feb. 21, 1946, in Cleveland, OH, the son of Jack and Patricia (Wilkes) Crumley. He married Alexa Kay Virtue on Aug. 31, 1974, in Jacksonville, and she survives.

He is also survived by his son, David (Cydney) Crumley of Nashville, TN; his daughter, Katie Crumley (Charlie White) of Jacksonville; four grandchildren, Asher, Lillian, and Brecken Crumley, and Addison Attanasio(Father, Gabe Attanasio); two brothers, Farrell (Jan) Crumley of Wellington, OH, and Cobb (Michale) Crumley of South Amherst, OH; step-siblings, Holly Whitehouse Nelson, Kristen Cavallini-Soothill, and B.J. Whitehouse; brother-in-law, David Virtue; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Bruce Whitehouse; and sister-in-law, Deanna Eckstein (surviving husband Mike and his current wife Vicki).

Mr. Crumley was a 1964 graduate of Orchard Park (NY) Central High School and then graduated from MacMurray College in Jacksonville in 1969. He later earned a Master's Degree in educational administration from Western Illinois University. He became an educator at Lafayette and Eisenhower Elementary Schools in Jacksonville before joining the faculty of MacMurray College, where he inspired countless students and faculty in the education field. Following retirement, he was named Professor Emeritus for devotion towards MacMurray College. He was an active and inspirational member of First Presbyterian Church, and had served as an Elder, Sunday School teacher, and Choir member. Guy was a member of Jaycees, Prairieland United Way, and was a Board Member of Jacksonville Area Center for Independent Living (JACIL). He was also a Jacksonville Rotary Paul Harris Award recipient and served on the Jacksonville Commission for Disabilities and Human Relations. Mr. Crumley was selected as a recipient of "Who's Who Among Teachers" and recognized by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church Exemplary Teaching. He was a dedicated member of the Explorers Bible Study. Guy could often be found on the sidelines of the soccer field or in the volleyball stands. He was the biggest supporter of his children and grandchildren in all of their athletic endeavors. Wherever he went, he was known to have a smile and a dad joke. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, and one of his favorite sayings was "I'm the real Guy!".

A memorial service will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church. The family will meet friends 4-6 p.m. prior to the service. Memorials are suggested to First Presbyterian Church or MacMurray Foundation and Alumni Association. Friends are invited to share memories at guyfultoncrumleylegacy@gmail.com. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is handling the arrangements.