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Colonel David Oliver Cravey

Austin, Texas

1929 - 2020

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CRAVEY, Colonel David Oliver Colonel David Oliver Cravey, passed away on his 91st birthday on January 21st, in Amarillo, Texas. Dave was born on January 21st, 1929 in Dayton, Texas to Robert J. Cravey and Emma Simms Cravey. Dave graduated from Reagan High School in 1947. Dave met his lifetime...

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Dave is a great man. I served under Colonel Cravey at the 924th Tactical Airlift Group and 924th Tactical Fighter Group and was dependent on his support, since I was a Squadron Commander. Dave always led by example, commanding competence and integrity. He led us through the transition to fighters and changes in facilities and requirements. I have had the privilege of assisting him as his lawyer in years after our Air Force service together. In every role he filled Dave was a community...