David Sherman Crighton Jr.

It is coincidental that I received this message today. It was just a couple of days ago that I was thinking of David, and wishing that I could have had more time visiting with him before he passed away. I first met David when we were both in the 4-H club and competed in the livestock program at the district livestock shows when we were in high school. David from Cohoama County and I from Leflore County. It is coincidental that both he and I were at Mississippi State University together in...

I, too was shocked at the learning of David's death. As teenagers, David & I competed in 4-H Club livestock events at the ditrict show in Greenwood, MS in the late 1950's & later he & I were in the Ag school together at Ms State. We were true friends, however, we did not get to spend much time together after he left college for the Marines. I will never forget David's mischevious smile and his love for fun and pranks. I attended his first wedding and we pulled a couple of pranks on him at...

I was, like everyone else, saddened to hear of Dave's passing. For those of us that went through the Falcon years of the mid 70's, getting to know the other pilots, because of our small group, we bonded more closely. Dave's enthusiasm for flying and life were ever-present. Ann, remember all the good times and that Dave rests in peace now. We will miss, but not forget him.

I am saddened by Dave's passing but happy knowing that he no longer is in pain and suffering and has gone to his just reward. Dave and I became true friends early on at Fedex and flew many trips together in the Falcon. We always had great fun together and those times I shall never forget. Dave was a fine pilot from whom I learned alot. Dave never had anything bad to say about anyone and I considered him a true friend. I feel blessed for having had Dave as a friend in my life and I shall miss...

I certainly was glad I made it in time to see David on his last days. We go back a long long time...Marine Corps in the "70s; then together for training with FedEx at Little Rock. I am deeply sadden at his passing. He was to young! We both lived near each other in the early days of FedEx and certainly had fun with the BBQ team,the Porky Pilots, during the middle years . I will miss my friend...Semper Fi David....
Don and Mary Ann Grant

Dave was my brother-in-law but was my brother in every sense of the word. I loved him for who he was but more importantly how he loved my sister! Her memories of their life together will be forever in her heart and she will greatly miss him! He so loved his children, grandchildren, sister, brother-in-law and countless friends. His honor and integrity are clearly evident in the wonderful children that will cherish his memory and as Meg said that half grin. Our family has lost someone we...

What an unexpected gift of shared memories! As one of his daughters, I am grateful for a glimpse into his professional life and the aviator culture of which he had a HUGE family! "Pop", as he is known to his grandchildren, was reserved when it came to talking about his military and professional career. Since we didn't get to share his day-to-day pilot life, all of your memories just affirm what we have always known....that Dad was a GOOD man and he loved flying!

Thank you for...

Barbara and I were surprised to hear that David was in Hospice care and very sorry to learn of his passing. It is with deep regret that we will be unable to join with you in celebrating David’s life. He will very much be missed although we are relieved that his suffering is over. I met Dave about 35 years ago and have considered him a sometime close and always dear friend. During the past years we enjoyed many times together. We fondly remember Memphis in May Concert Rehearsal dinners. ...