David L. Probert

David L. Probert
Funeral service for David L. Probert, 77, of Killeen will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen with Rev. Jimmy Tower officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Killeen City Cemetery.
He was born on Nov. 27, 1934 in Steubenville, Ohio to Leroy and Helen Probert. He was reared and educated in Uhrichsville. He passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012 in Killeen. He served 30 years in the military retiring in 1983 at the rank of 1 SGT. He earned the following ribbons and medals: Army Service Ribbon; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea); Good Conduct Medal (Silver, 2 Loops); NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 1); National Defense Service medal (w/1 OLC); Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 4); Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal: Vietnam Service Medal (w/3 Bronze Stars); and Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry (w/palm). After retiring he attended the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service and earned his Funeral Director and Embalmers license on Feb. 12, 1988. He was employed at Harker-Talasek Funeral Home and later Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home until his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and a great-grandson, Brandon DeLa'O. Survivors include his wife, Mildred (Micky) Probert; daughter, Brenda Barnwell and husband, Chuck; granddaughter, Sherry Smith and husband, Ingo; grandson, Chuck Barnwell II and wife, Michelle; and great-grandchildren, Wyatt Smith and Shannon Barnwell. Also surviving are a brother, William C. Probert and a sister, Bonnie Glazier.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 for 6-8 p.m. You may share condolences at www.crawfordbowersfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen.
Crawford-Bowers, 254-634-2638