Clarence Lee Crossland Jr.

Clarence Lee Crossland Jr. was born to the C.L. Crossland and Madge Arnold on August 22, 1939 in Dallas, TX at St. Paul's Hospital. He passed away September 16, 2025 at the age of 86 in Texarkana, TX at St. Michael's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was a loving father, papa and son. He touched the lives of everyone he met. He was known for his kindness and his very playful nature. He especially enjoyed cheering for his beloved Dallas Cowboys. Most of all, Clarence devoted his life to his family. He sacrificed so much to ensure his family was cared for, supported, and loved.

He is survived by his sister Carol Bredahl and his 5 children, Julie Ann Crossland, Debra Lee Crossland, Danny Wayne Crossland, Kimberly Renay Crossland, and Christopher Michael Crossland, his daughter-in-law Jessica. Clarence is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. His legacy of love, selflessness, and generosity will forever live through the loving family he created and of those who were fortunate enough to know him.

He is preceded in death by his father C.L. Crossland Sr., his mother Madge Arnold, his stepmom Ruth Crossland, two brothers David and Ancil Crossland, one sister Patsy Crossland and his grandson John Baldenegro.

A visitation to honor him will be on Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 1–3:00 pm at RW Owens Funeral Chapel in Wolfe City, Texas. Inurnment at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Details to be announced at a later time.