Lloyd Crews, a member of the Southfield City Council, died this month at the age of 51. He was remembered by his colleagues and friends for his political insight, ability to listen and family values.

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SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield is in mourning after the passing of a longtime City Council member.

Lloyd Crews died Oct. 23 at the age of 51. Crews had been a member of the Southfield City Council for 11 years.

Crews’ tenure on the council began in December 2014 when he was appointed to fill a vacant seat. He then served on the council for more than a decade, winning election in 2015 and reelection in 2017 and 2021.

His latest term was set to expire at the end of this year and he had decided to not run for reelection.

Crews is survived by his

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