David John Crave

David John Crave obituary, Nashville, TN

David John Crave

David Crave Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery - Nashville on Mar. 1, 2025.

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David John Crave, 54, of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, passed away on February 22, 2025. He was born on May 25, 1970, in Beloit, Wisconsin, to the Lynn Klaetsch and the late John Victor Crave.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his children, Timothy (Emily) Crave and Morgan Crave; grandchildren, Makalin, William, Zachariah, Angie, and Thaddeus; sisters, Lisa Crave and Kimberly (Matt) Dill; nieces and nephew; and his girlfriend, Jenessa Elkins.
David was a dedicated hard worker. He owned his own company, Crave Construction, for many years and then went on to work at the Nashville Airport as a Maintenance Specialist for 12 years. He was a loving dad and grandfather and was very proud to be a Marine father. He loved spending time with them whenever he could. He loved to go fishing, working in his vegetable garden, woodworking and fixing classic cars. He had a joy for riding motorcycles and even planned on purchasing his own Harley soon. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Arrangements entrusted to Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Road, Nashville, Tennessee 37216, (615) 865-1101, www.springhillfh.com

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