Dave (Paul David Crossland) passed away at home with his daughters, in Leonard, Texas on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at the age of 79. He was born in Irving, Texas on August 15, 1943, to parents Clarence Lee Crossland and Earnestine Rut(Pruitt) Crossland.
Dave proudly served in the US Coast Guard from 1959-1964.
He married Brenda Lou on December 10, 1964 in Oak Cliff, Texas. Together they had 2 children.
He is survived by his children, son Jimmy Boyette and his wife Jennifer, daughter Daphne Crossland, daughter Michelle Courtney Bishop and her husband Charles Wayne, daughter Schyler Magdziak and her husband Cody, daughter Jami Cascia and those he thought of like sons, Cody Reed, Jeffrey Powers, John Crossland and Wayne Manning. His grandchildren, Brooke Carrasquillo, Anna Walling, Reeves Kestler, Raegan Kestler, Landon Kestler, Amber McDonald, Ansel Gabbard, Taylor Bishop, Ryan Crawford, Mitchell Magdziak, Calhan Caplinger, Cooper Cascia. Great grandchildren, Donaven, Lillian, Keira, Kylie, Emilia, Elena, Damon and Piper.
Dave is also survived by his siblings, sisters, Sylvia Ballard and Carol Bredahal, brother, “Bud” C.L. Crossland Jr., Nephews, John and David Crossland, Bobby and Lonny Ballard, Nieces, Amiee Crossland, Stephanie Powers, and Lori Terry.
Dave is preceded in death by his parents, mother of his children, Brenda Lou Crossland, and his siblings, Ancil Crossland and Patsy Crossland.
Dave was Kind above all when he befriended you. You were his friend for life. He always had a joke, and his smile was infectious. He was an avid fisherman and wildlife enthusiast and conservationist. He lived and loved with all he had.
We have been told by many, “That to know Dave Crossland, was to love Dave Crossland!”
He touched many lives for the better. His memory will go on in the many stories of our family. He will be revered by his friends and family, loved, and missed by all.
The good Lord gained one of the “good ones” … Dave has his Honey Hole in Heaven and has likely already had butterrole and coffee with Nonnie and Papa.
We will see you soon Dave!
A celebration of life, “Dave’s Party” will be held at Lake Fannin Clubhouse/Lodge ~ This Sunday, October 23rd, 2022, from 3pm-5pm.We will have a potluck. Please text Terry Crossland at 903-413-2244 she is coordinating the food. We will toast Dave and share a memory of him. Fishing poles are welcome if you want to fish in his memory of Dave.
In lieu of flowers we ask for a donations to Lake Fannin or to Grayson Home Hospice (which is non-profit).
DIRECTIONS TO LAKE FANNIN
(From east or west on Hwy 82. Mileage is approximate)
Take the Durant/Bonham exit on Hwy 78. Drive north on N 78 and veer right onto FR 273. Drive 11 miles, passing through Ivanhoe, to FR 2554 ( Duplex turnoff). Turn left. Drive 1.1 mi to 2035. Turn left. Follow road 1.2 mi to Lake Fannin sign at “T". Turn right, follow road through gate to lodge.
(Lake Fannin road. More gravel road than above.)
On FR 273, drive north through Ivanhoe and continue north 3.2 mi to the Lake Fannin road, PR 34. Turn left. Follow paved road .4 mi to the park entrance. Continue on gravel road 1 mi, veering to right onto PR 923. Continue .6 mi to Lake Fannin gate and on to lodge.
(From Oklahoma)
Drive south on Hwy 78, across Red River bridge, Continue 3.3 miles south to FR 1936. Turn left. Continue 2.2 mi to FR 273. Turn left and drive 4.6 mi to Lake Fannin turnoff. Follow instructions provided above.