He was born on July 30, 1951 in Monticello, IL. He attended the University of Illinois for a short time before joining the United States Air Force where he attended the Defense Language Institute then worked as an Arabic Linguist. He retired with the rank of Master Sergeant from the USAF in 1990 after having served for 20 years. He received numerous medals and ribbons during his time of service and an AA degree from the Community College of the Air Force. After retirement he worked as a Test Engineer for Lockheed and other military contractors until he retired in August 2016.
He was fondly called Soppy, his Air Force nickname, by his friends and family, except his sisters who called him Charlie. He remained in touch with many of his Air Force friends via the “Prop Wash Gang” group. He was an active member of the Havasu Lake Yacht Club and enjoyed driving around the landing in his bright yellow golf cart.
He is survived by his wife, Lora Cresap of Chatsworth, GA; son, Michael and daughter-in-law Brooke Cresap of Fontana, CA; son Constantine Cresap of Klamath Falls, OR; grandchildren Zoey and Elliot Cresap of Fontana, CA; sister and brother in law, Louise and Don Huckaby of Morris, IL; sister and brother in law Joyce and Bob Brumfield of Mahomet, IL; niece and nephews; step son and his wife, Chaz and Bambi Wright of Dalton, GA; step daughter and her husband, Christina and Tommy Champion of Chickamauga, GA and step grandchildren, Ethan and Caden Wright, Zori and Jessie Champion, Elizabeth and Jordon Sutton.
He was preceded in death by his parents Michael and Florence Cresap.
A memorial service with full military honors will be held on March 21, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Dimond & Sons Funeral Home in Needles, CA. Donations to the American Brain Tumor Society in lieu of flowers are requested.
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