David Lee Crowson

A memorial service for David Lee Crowson, 53, of Longview, will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, March 1, 2007 at First Baptist Church with Dr. Tim Watson, Dr. Kenneth Hall and Rev. David Ummel officiating following a private burial service at Rosewood Park Cemetery under direction of Rader Funeral Home. David died Tuesday morning following an early morning walk with his brother, Ken Crowson of Longview. David was born in San Juan, Texas on January 15, 1954. a graduate of Delhi High School in Delhi, Louisiana, he attended the United States Naval Academy before receiving his BBA from Baylor University in 1976. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Baylor School of Law in 1979. Board certified in Estate Planning and Probate law by the Texas Board of Legal specialization, David was recognized as one the the finest attorneys in East Texas. Just as significant as his service to his clients ws his desire to be of service to the community. He served on numerous local boards and projestc including tenure as chapter chairman of the Red Cross, a member of the Longview Parks and Recreation Board, and co-chair of the United Way. He was an adjundt professsor at LeTourneau University for 25 years, teaching business law. At the time of his death he was President of the Highway 80 Rescue Mission, a member of the Pine Tree ISD Foundation, and served as President of the Pine Tree ISD Board of Trustees. He will remembered as the "Voice of the Pirates" serving as PA announcer for Pine Tree athletics for over a decade. Of deepest importance to David was his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. He was an example of living a Christ filled life to his family and to all those who knew him. He was a deacon at the First Baptist Church of Longview, serving as chairman in 1993. David taught Sunday School at First Baptist for over 25 years, served on countless committees, and was deeply committed to the mission work of the church including annual participation in World Changers, where he renovated and roofed houses for underprivileged families around the country. To have known David Crowson is to be comforted by Phillipians 1:21 "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." It is how he lived his life. David is survived by his wife of 26 years, Jane Ann Crowson of Longview; sons, David Luke Crowson of Dallas, and Andrew Lee Crowson of Auburn, Alabama; and daughter, Cara Jane Crowson of Auburn, Alabama. He is also survived by his mother, Vivian Crowson and mother-in-law, Elaine Whitley, both of Longview; brothers and sisters-in-law, Chuck and Natalie Crowson of Lufkin and Ken and Curry Crowson of Longview; and sister and brother-in-law, Cathy and David Johnson of Midland. He is also survived by a brother-in-law, Robert Allen Whitley of Gunter, Texas; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Charmaine and Allen Underwood of San Antonio, Texas; and brother-in-law, Pate Chumley of Dallas; He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews including, Laura Lester; Emily, Jennifer, Anna and Sarah Johnson; Charlie, Henry and Mary Madison Crowson; Mitchell, Tres, and Sheree Whitley; J. J. Edge; Robyn Underwood; Jordan Chumley; and special great niece, Kaitlyn Whitley. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles F. Crowson, Jr. Sixteen years ago, his children wrote of their father, "He is a good Christian and teaches us about the Bible. When you need someone to talk to, he is always there. The greatest thing about our Dad is that he loves us a lot. He also loves our mom a lot. We love him a whole bunch. His name is David Lee Crowson." Words as true on the day he died as they were on the day they were written. Memorial contributions in honor of David Crowson may be sent to Buckner International, Highway 80 Rescue Mission and First Baptist Church of Longview World Changers.

David Lee Crowson

January 15, 1954 - February 27, 2007