Robert Crudgington is survived by his wife, Sheila, and his five children.
Highlights
- LeeAnna Crudgington, the former competitive shooting at Greenwood High School in Midland, Texas, recently lost her father, Robert Crudgington.
- Robert, a Breckenridge HS and TSTC Sweetwater alumni, was a supportive figure in LeeAnna’s shooting career, a devout Christian and a family man.
- Robert is survived by his wife, Sheila, and his five children.
LeeAnna Crudgington, a distinguished former student-athlete of Greenwood High School in Midland, Texas, is currently navigating the profound loss of her father, Robert Crudgington, who passed away recently.
In a heartfelt tribute post, the talented young shooter wrote about her father,
I have no idea who I’m going to call when a day at the range leaves me with so many stories, who’s going to walk me down the aisle one day, or teach my kids to shoot the way you did for me.
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LeAnna, who attended the United States Military Academy Preparatory School after graduating from high school in 2023, shares her loss with her mother, Sheila Hicks Crudgington, and four siblings.
Robert Crudgington Was A Devout Christian And A Family Man
Robert Crudgington, originally from Breckenridge, Texas, worked as a shop foreman at Yellow House Machinery Company.
A graduate of Breckenridge High School and Texas State Technical College in Sweetwater (TSTC), Robert was a loving family man, as evidenced by his unwavering support for his daughter, wife, and LeeAnna’s siblings.
Robert was LeeAnna’s first shooting instructor and lifelong cheerleader. He often attended her events and proudly showed off her achievements on social media.
A devout Christian, Robert not only preached his faith but also implemented them in his daily life, helping others in need and being a devoted family man.
Following his passing, Gunsight Baptist Church, Cisco, TX, asked members to keep him in their prayers.
Robert’s cause of death has not been revealed as of yet.
Thanks To Her Father, LeeAnna Has Had An Incredible Career In Competitive Shooting
During her tenure at Greenwood High School, LeeAnna excelled academically and athletically.
She was notably active in air rifle competitions, a discipline that demands precision and focus.
Leeanna won the prestigious “Texas State Prone Championship” at the age of 16.
She competed in the Junior Olympics five times and attended a 4-H shooting group since she was 8.
In recognition of her achievements and leadership potential, LeeAnna was appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point for the fall of 2024.
Congressman August Pfluger announced this prestigious appointment and commended her and other appointees for their hard-earned accomplishments.
While not much is known about Robert’s life, his influence on LeeAnna’s life and her achievements is evident.
The devoted father, husband, and friend will be deeply missed by the countless lives he has affected throughout his storied and remarkable life.
Additional Information
- LeeAnna has two brothers, Isiah and Simon, and two sisters, Destiny and another sister who likes to stay away from social media.
- She currently works as a district manager at Vector Marketing.
