David Wayne Crabb

He was born in Pilot Point, Texas on December 17th 1936 and married his eternal companion, Olga Henrietta Garcia on February 10, 1973 in Long Beach, California.

David, often referred to as Wayne by many of his friends and Bishop to his vast church family; was first and foremost a loving and dedicated spouse to his eternal companion and best friend Olga. Together they loved, supported, served and nurtured a grand posterity consisting of ten children, 29 grand-children and 28 great-grandchildren.

David put forth his best effort to live a principled life and has passed on to his posterity the qualities of strong will, hard work, determination, independence, courage, obedience, sacrifice, service and an enduring faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

David entered service into the United States Navy in January of 1956 and completed a decorated 30-year career as a Senior Chief in 1986. Working as a Quartermaster (Ship’s Navigator) he spent 8-tours off the coast of Vietnam during the Vietnam War and 20 of his 30 years navigating ships across the world’s oceans in support of our nation’s national security efforts. In addition to serving his country, he committed his life to serving God and his fellowman as a lay leader within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where he served as a Bishop to the Cape Henry Ward congregation; as an Executive Secretary to Stake and Local Leadership; and many other positions and capacities. Over his many years of service he has volunteered countless hours to council, lift, strengthen and inspire others through the love and goodness offered through Jesus Christ. His love of God and his dedicated service within His kingdom has no doubt changed the course of countless lives for good.

David was preceded in death by his son, Larry Wayne Crabb; his spouse, Olga Henrietta Garcia; his sister, Ada Sue Watkins; and his mother and father, Ora Lee and J.B. Crabb.

He is survived by Children & Spouses: Olga Ann and Ronnie Williamson; Robert and Robyn Holshouser; Laura and Leigh Marker; David and Adayre Crabb; Johanna and Jeff Ruhlin; Craig and Tracey Crabb; Kenneth and Elizabeth Holshouser; Paul and Kitrina Holshouser; Mike and Robin Crabb; Sandra and Wesley Ward; Brothers and their spouses: Donnie and Judy Crabb; Tommy and Charlene Crabb.

There will be a viewing for family and friends at Smith & Williams Funeral Home Virginia Beach Chapel on 24 November from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be conducted at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Chapel located at Princess Anne and Edwin Roads on 25 November at 10:00 AM. Interment with full military honors will follow at Princess Ann Memorial Park located on Great Neck Road.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Humanitarian Services, 50 East North Temple Street, Floor 7, Salt Lake City, UT 84150-6890 or visit their web-site at: https://www.lds.org/topics/humanitarian-service?lang=eng