David John Crabtree Sr.

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David Crabtree Obituary

David John Crabtree Sr. passed away Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011, in Lake Jackson, Texas. A native of Baton Rouge, David was 54 and a senior project manager for Performance Contractors in Lake Jackson. David is survived by his devoted wife and best friend of 25 years, Cherie Brassett Crabtree; a son, David John Crabtree Jr.; and daughters, Joanna Elizabeth Crabtree, of Lake Jackson, and April Crabtree Blanchard, of Baton Rouge; father, William O. Crabtree Sr., of Baton Rouge; brother, William O. Crabtree Jr., of Baton Rouge; sisters, Hellon Crabtree Thompson and husband Michael, and Maurine Crabtree David and husband Emmett, all of Baton Rouge; and Summer, his beloved golden retriever. A graduate of Broadmoor High School in 1974, David attended Louisiana Tech University and began his career operating his own residential construction business. During his 25 years with Performance Contractors, David was instrumental in developing and managing Performance's Texas Division in Houston and Lake Jackson. An avid golfer and LSU fan, David was a devoted and loving husband and father. His children were his pride and joy. David's energy and never-ending smile and sense of humor will forever be missed by his family, co-workers and friends. David was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Woodlief Crabtree; paternal grandparents, Ruth Jones Crabtree and John Henry Crabtree Sr.; and maternal grandparents, Rancher W. Woodlief and Ethel O'Neal Woodlief. Visitation at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 11 a.m. until memorial service at noon. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to your local Boys & Girls Club.

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Published by The Advocate from Aug. 18 to Aug. 20, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for David Crabtree

13 Entries

August 24, 2011

I was saddened when I learned about David's passing. Memories of him from our days at Broadmoor will always be remembered, especially his contagious smile. May God comfort you & your family & lead you through this difficult time. With caring thoughts & prayers,
Alysia Austin McFeely

Shellie Lloyd-Mancuso

August 24, 2011

Our Deepest Condolences to the entire Crabtree family on the Loss of David. I have many memories of carpooling to Broadmoor Elementary. I now live in the house on Donna across the street from where ya'll lived and that house will always be the "Crabtree House".

August 22, 2011

So sorry to hear about David. Our condolences,thoughts and prayers are with his family. I have not seen David in a long time. My memories of him bring a smile. Rick Cowart

Daphne Herrell Crawford

August 20, 2011

I'm so sorry to learn about David's death. I have great memories of him starting in early elementry school at Broadmoor. I pray that peace is with you as you begin this difficult journey of grief.

Armand Mayeux

August 20, 2011

So very sorry to read of the passing of David. May your fond memories give you strength at this time.

Stacky Odum

August 20, 2011

I was saddened by David's passing. I have not seen David in quite a while but he was always a kind person and always very nice to me. I send my deepest condolences to his immediate family and to his sisters and brothers. I will remember all of you in my prayers. I am so sorry .
Stacky

Terri Varnado Bernhardt

August 20, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Cherie. David was such a wonderful man and he will be missed by so many. Wishing I could be back in Baton Rouge with you right now . . but when you get back home to Lake Jackson call me if I can do anything.
Terri & Kent Bernhardt

K Hatfield

August 20, 2011

I would like to express my condolence to the family. May you find peace and comfort in Gods word. God has promised a time when all those who have fallen asleep in death will rise. Until that time may that hope burn deep within your heart.

Doug Mayeux

August 20, 2011

Maurine, Billy and Helen, I am so sorry for your loss. May the good times be in your thoughts as you go through this time.

Laurie Groth

August 20, 2011

I enjoyed being able to work with David for 10 years at Performance Contractors. I will never forget the day I interviewed for the job. That was my first meeting with David and I have laughed many many times with him or about him. He was quite the story teller and made me laugh until I cried, but today I cry from sorrow and missing a good friend. David will forever be missed and I will always remember his smile and stories, and boundless energy. Love to you Cherie, David Jr. and Joanna.
Laurie Groth

Jeanna Bush

August 19, 2011

Alot can be told about a tree by the fruit that it bears. I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr Crabtree, but in knowing David Jr, I can say that he raised a very respectable man. We send our thoughts, prayers, and hearts to this family.

Jeanna, Breanna, Jaeden, and Kristopher
Fort Worth, Texas

Louis Landry

August 19, 2011

I've had the pleasure of working with David for the past 15 years at Performance Contractors, and we'll miss him terribly. My prayers go out to his family.

N Priest

August 18, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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