I met David at Lackland Air Force Base in Boot Camp - 3708 BMTS - Flight 882. He was a shining light that brought the best side of a human being when we needed him most. He was the first SSgt. to treat us like he were one of our friends. He knew how to reach your heart and bring out the best in you. He cared. And he was the best.  May God take care of him forever. 

Dear Marilyn, Stephanie, and Chris,
Upon my return from abroad,I was so very  sorry to hear of David's death.  You and he were such staunch supporters of Miller's Point, always working to strengthen our school.  When I had each of your children in my classroom, you both made my task so easy--sending them to school  ready to learn and encouraging them to do their very best. David was certainly a credit to his family, community, and country. What a glorious tribute the video was to a life well lived!!!
My sympathy and love,
Leslie Dallenbach



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Those we love can never be more than a thought away.,.,. For as long as there's A Memory they live in our Hearts to Stay.David now you can ride your Harley on the streets of Gold.With Joy unspeakable and Full of Glory. Bless you all and Love you all so Deep from my heart.

Uncle David, I'm so sad and still shocked that you're gone. I wish so badly that we could have spent more time together and that we didn't live so far away. But I know that if you were still here, you wouldn't want me or any of the family to be sad, because you're not suffering anymore. So instead, I'll think about the good times we had together when you would visit during the summer or we would visit Texas and the times that we were all together at reunions. You were such a kind, sweet, loving and caring person and I hope to keep those memories close to my heart. I know that for all the tears we shed, you're having a million happy moments with the Lord and with Paw and the rest of the family that passed on before us. I love you, Uncle David. Rest in heaven.

Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow.
David was a great man. He will be truly missed and will always be             remembered for his caring and loving nature. When he spoke of his family nothing matched the sparkle in his eyes or the beauty of his smile. Life doesn't seem fair sometimes and this is one of those moments. David was one of the good guys. He will be missed terribly!

My condolences to the Crockett family for your loss of a fine man. I only knew him briefly during Basic Training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio in March of 1972, he was the T.I. when I enlisted. I respected him and sadly found out he had passed away through his cousin I worked with in Southern Illinois. I have always remembered his humor during training and respected him. He was a role model. Even though he was in a position of authority he still found time to bond with us and laugh with us.

In our minds, Dave was a gentle, giant, gentleman.  We really came to like and admire him during several extended motorcycle rides we accompanied him on.  He was always so thoughtful of others and accommodating; he made you feel as if you were a member of his family.  We are so sorry for your loss.  We will miss his as well!  Greg and Sherry Birdsall

From Judson ISD Police Department:
Mrs. Crockett, it was a pleasure working with your husband at our JISD Athletic events.   David was  funny guy and kept us company at all times and always on our toes....  We will truly miss Mr. Crockett.  We are sending you many prayers along the way.  Love you.  Judson ISD Police Department

Team Lockheed Martin is truly sorry to hear of the loss of David. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you and hasten the journey of his soul to Heaven. Damian Heaney, PM PSDT

We are so sorry for your loss.  David was a great man and always had a smile on his face every time we saw him.  He will surely be missed by our family as well.  We are sending our thoughts and prayers to your family.  If you need anything please let our family know.  Jesse, Jennifer, Thomas, Resse, Laney Watkins and Stephen Connor

We are so sad and sorry for your loss.   David and I coached our Sons together in Little League Baseball.  I had the highest regard for David.  Although we did not maintain contact since our coaching days together, I often thought of him as his imprint of a very good man remained engrained within me.   Please accept Julie and My deepest condolences.   May GOD help you through this difficult time.

Sending love & prayers to the whole family. Jay & I were shocked. He has fond memories of David when they were young. R.I.P. David . Jay & Linda Hamby

Marilyn, we're so sorry for your loss. We send our condolences to you and your family. We will miss David at our football games. Love you. God bless you and the family. 
Jesus said "A little while and you will no longer see Me; again a little while and you will see Me." (John 16:16).

Even though David was family & I never met him, except friends on Facebook, I could tell he was a strong family man, liked having fun, & enjoyed life. I'm so sorry he's gone. God bless all of his family & my prayers to you. all my love to my family, Joyce.

Marilyn, Stefanie, Chris,Christopher and Lindsey, love You All....We are hurting with You and will be, for a long time.....We look forward to being joined again on the other side......David's work is done here, but HIS light shines on through ALL of YOU.....we see that light in those wonderful Grandkids' eyes.....God's PEACE which passes all understanding be with You All........Victor Crockett and Family

Our prayers are with the Crockett family at this time. We all ask God to bless the family with love and understanding. We first met at a Girlscout father daughter dance. David (Chock-lit Dave) was and will always be my "Road Dawg" . We visited my family in Mi, then road to Ind to visit his mom. We had the Crockett family feast.  Great food, big family, lots of Love.  I am honored to have been your friend!! "Love you, my Toros brother.. Take care of my Daughter Bethany in heaven.

I don't even have the words right now to express what I'm thinking. This was all so unexpected. Uncle Dave was a good husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle...I could go on. My heart hurts for my family in Texas. I wish I was there to hug them. I can't even begin to understand what they're going through. 

One scripture keeps coming to my mind. So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
Psalms 90:12 Our days ARE numbered. We don't know when or how we will be called home. We must make each day count and not watch life pass us by.  If there's one thing I can say about Uncle Dave, is that he really lived his life. He lived big and loved bigger!  What I wouldn't give for one more of his great big bear hugs!   Hug your loved-ones a little closer, let them know just how much they mean to you. 

You will be greatly missed, Uncle Dave, but I know that I will get to spend eternity with you in Heaven. Until then,

Stephanie,I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family in my prayers. Love you Sweetie.

I understand your grief Marilyn. My prayers go out to you & your family. 
Rosemary Wallace

We love the whole Crockett family and are grieving for their loss of David. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I know some day we will all have a big reunion in heaven! God bless you!
                                           Rex & Jean Ellen Morgan (Eaton, IN)

Marilyn, Stefanie & family and Christopher & family, 
David was such a kind and loving man, I feel so blessed that he was my brother in law!  We will miss him in our lives here but look forward to being with him again! May the Lord give you comfort in the days ahead. I love you all!
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4
                                                                                           Kay Crockett (Eaton,IN)

My condolences to the Crockett family. May GOD comfort you during this difficult time. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal....

Al & Dorothy Scott

I want to thank my Heavenly Father for giving me David as a sweet little baby boy. God let me keep him for 68 years. Oh how precious that has been!  All the good times, joy and memories. I will never forget them. David was such a joy and so are all my other children. God has been so good to me all through my life. David cannot come back to me, but I can and will go to him when God is ready for me. I talked to David on his birthday and I can still hear his voice.  I love you so, David. Thank you God for everything.  
Love Mom Crockett

David, You left so suddenly I didn't get to say Goodbye but one things for sure I will see you on the other side. I love you Big Brother ❤ RIP, Pam ❤

Dave was a great man...one of the kindest gentleman I have met...I first met when his son and mine played baseball together growing up...then I was reunited with him at AFPC..prayers to the Crockett family in this time of need.

Randy Fugate (Randolph AFB TX)

The Bearkat family extends and surrounds you each with our sincere love, thoughts and prayers. We all have our special memories, stories and the bond of loyality to each other on and off the field hopefully gives you all strength in this difficult time.

Marilyn, sorry for your loss and for your family. Keeping you in my prayers. Robert Taber

I remember when aaron and I were visiting mom and dad and aaron was just learning to walk, with dad watching us he said "I remember David walking to me when he was learning to walk". I know dad was waiting for Dave with open arms but I feel this time they ran to eachother. I know we all have sadness on this side of life but our family is waiting for all of us on the best side of life with no tears or broken hearts. With hearts full of love and joy unspeakable. 
John 16 verse 22, now is your time of grief but I will see you again and you will rejoice and no one will take away your joy.
❤With much love, Mary and Aaron❤

Yeah though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me...Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever. 

May God grant that we all go boldly into the night in the full faith and confidence of our salvation through our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus!

Dave was my boss and good friend.  I shall remember his sage advice and kind mentoring.

Goodbye my friend!  I shall see you again in God's good time.

Dave was one of the kindest and best people I ever knew. As a contractor, he was always looking after the well-being of his folks.  He always helped make my job so much easier. God Bless His Soul.

Sending prayers and strength for the family at this difficult time.  
David will be  missed by so many.
Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted. 
Matt 5:4

Ms. Crockett:
My deepest sympathy. 

Tom England 
Wagner HS Social Studies

Marilyn, Stefanie, Chris, Christopher & Lindsay, we are so sorry for your loss.  It will be easy to remember the good times with Uncle David, because good times is all there were.  You will be in our thoughts and prayers. We love you all.

When I married into the Crockett family I inherited five Brothers and for sisters and a wonderful father-in-law and mother-in-law. David was the oldest of the brothers,and he along with everyone else accepted me as a brother when I married Betty. I  immediately respected David's commitment to the Lord and his overwhelming love for his family wife Marilyn, and his son Christopher,and daughter Stephanie. David  also followed his father in serving his county.David will always be remembered as the Gentle giant that help hold the siblings together  as been the oldest brother. The Lord has blessed the family with giving them sixty-eight years together without breaking the siblings chain. David will be missed by all his family and friends, and I thank the Lord for having him cross my path in this life,and look forward to seeing him in the next.May God bless Marilyn,and the children, and grandchildren as they continue down life's road.

My prayers for comfort are with all of you at this time.  
Psalms 116:15  Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.

Uncle David, there are no words for how heartbroken your passing as made me. You were one of the greatest uncles a niece could have ever asked for. Your hugs were the best and it was always amazing to see you. I've had the hardest time dealing with your passing and an even harder time writing this. Reunions will never be the same without a great and funny uncle to hug and laugh with. I'll always remember you and love you dearly. Give great grandpa a hug and tell him I love him so. ❤

Talk about a man that had it all! His love for Marilyn showed in his eyes. His love for his kids made you eager to meet them. His spirit and love for the grand babies made anyone envious of it. My prayers are with you Mrs. Crockett and family.

Marilyn,kids,and grandkids there r no words that will take the pain away just know u have all of r prayers and we r here for u He was the best brother/brother in law u could ask for and we will miss him so much We love u all and r always here for all of u

I served with David at Rhein Main AB.  I am glad that I recently connected with him again on Facebook.  I am so sorry to hear of his passing.  Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

I just couldn't have asked for a better brother in law than you David. All the wonderful years we've had as a family, you were always our rock and helped us through the good and bad times.  You have left us all with precious memories that we we will keep with us a life time, how very lucky we all are that you were in our lives all these years.  You will be in our hearts forever.  Love Carolyn

Our family met the Crockett family at Sam Houston State where our boys played football. David was such a wonderful and kind man! We enjoyed talking with him every weekend during football season. We are heartbroken about his passing. Heaven has gained an awesome angel! I feel grateful that we had the pleasure of knowing this man. Blessings to the family.

Dear Marilyn and family ,  he took every chance to tell us how much he loved his family .  He lived life in a big way in my eyes.Love your cousin Nora

It doesn't seem real to me that David has left us. I am so thankful I got to see him one last time. Our plans are not God's plans. I know this but it still breaks my heart. I am SO thankful to know that he is resting in the arms of Jesus. We will be together again someday and what a happy time that will be! David was a kind and loving brother and I will miss him. Marilyn, you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all!  1Thessalonians 4:14-18

You had my whole heart first Daddy. I love you more than you'll ever know and I miss you everyday.

I'll miss you David, please know I'm so proud that you were my big brother. No words can express my  sorrow.  This isn't good bye, we will be together for all eternity. Dad always said, we aren't going to die, we are just going to transfer. I know you are in the presence of the Lord, until we meet again, I love you.

Wish I could be with you all but you are in my prayers pat his hand for me and tell him I said I will see him in the morning love you so much.          Timothy Crockett

Sorry for your loss God bless him for his service

Uncle David will truly be missed. His legacy will live on through others precious memories of and with him. I know I have a lot and would love to hear others.  His kind, gentle, and caring ways made him so special to me and all of our family. I'm so sorry I can't make it and I love you all so much and I am praying for each one of you every day. Love you Marilyn, Stef, Christopher, Lindsay, Chris, Joe, Raegan, Cameron, and Ramsey so incredibly much.

Marilyn, Stefanie, Chris, Christopher, Lindsey, please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of a great Husband, Father, Father-in-Law and Grandfather. It was my pleasure to have been his brother-in-law. I believe that I speak for the Crockett family that this is so heartbreaking for all of us. My comfort comes w/the strong testimony that David left behind w/his faith and trust in Jesus Christ. My prayer is that God comforts your beautiful family over the coming days, weeks, months, etc. and wraps his loving arms around you during this very trying time. Your family means so very much to me and I love you from the bottom of my heart. God Bless. ❤❤

Sorry to hear about the passing of Cousin David. Wish we could be there, We will be praying for you all.

Marilyn, Stefanie, Chris, Christopher & Lindsay, please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of a great Husband, Father, Father-In-Law, and Grandpa. It was my pleasure to have David as my brother-in-law. I believe I can speak for the whole Crockett family that this is heartbreaking for all. I rejoice in knowing that David was ready to meet the Lord w/his strong faith & testimony. Your family will continue to be in my prayers in the coming days, weeks, etc. I pray that God comforts you during this trying time & wraps his arms around your beautiful family. You mean so much to me personally & I love you with all my heart. May God richly bless you.

So sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to the family. David was a great nephew and will be missed by all who knew him. Mary Lou and Aunt Norma  were waiting to greet him when he entered heaven. Love to all. Uncle Richard and Aunt Carolyn.

May GOD's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time.
PSALMS 29:11

Marilyn, Stefanie, Chris and family, we are so saddened at David's passing.  We will miss his sweet and sometimes funny posts. Wish we could have seen him more. Praying for God's comfort and peace in the days ahead. Love, Pam

so sorry to hear about david. I have all the family in my prayers. love you all.

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SMSgt. David Oscar Crockett U.S. Air Force (Ret)

June 21, 1948 – June 26, 2016

Colonial Funeral Home

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