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David was a lifetime resident of the Lookout Valley community. He owned and operated Cresswell`s Garage and Wrecker service for over 40 years, where he formed friendships that he cherished for life. David loved his friends, family, the garage, and community. He would help and do it for anybody that he knew. David was an avid fan of racing, especially
dirt track racing. He always recognized and thanked his crew.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Jack and Barbara Cresswell; brother Darrell Cresswell; sister-in-law Kathy Cresswell. Great-nephew Dylan Cresswell.
Survivors include his daughters Amanda (Jeremiah) York, Hailey (Rusty) Bowers; sister Terry (Bill) Jones; brother Larry Cresswell; granddaughters Magdalene York, Novalynn, Vegalynn, and Adalynn Bowers; grandson Reagan Bowers; nieces and nephews Keely, Andy, and Dustin, Emily, Jackson, and Corey; great nieces and nephews Landon, Daniel, Kierra, Layla, and Susan.
The family would like to say special thanks to Margie Johnson, Liz Allen, Sandy Cabrera, Allen Roberts, and Hearth Hospice.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 26, 2025, from 2-8pm EST. On Monday, January 27, 2025, from 11am-12pm EST, followed by a Chapel Service at 12pm EST. Interment at Lakewood West Memory Gardens immediately following the service.
Services have been entrusted to Chattanooga Memorial Funeral Home, 144 Browns Ferry Rd Chattanooga, TN 37347. 423-591-7777
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Danny Hamrick
February 7, 2025
I´ve known David and the Creswell family my whole life. No finer people. I rode dirt bikes with David and Darrell...so many days. I was blessed to have David handle all my mechanical issues...throughout my life. My father and brother were also close to the Creswell family, and Creswell Racing. I love David. I´m bereft at his passing. My prayers go out to all family and friends in this loss.
Jackson Cresswell
January 26, 2025
When I think of David, I picture him hanging out in the garage chatting with the regulars or whoever happened to be in the lobby that day, cracking jokes in his very distinctive voice, and surrounded by photos of what he loved most: racecars and his daughters.
David was a good man who loved his family. That's how I'll remember him.
Amanda and Hailey, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for your families.
Tracy Smith
January 25, 2025
I was so sorry to see David's obituary. I'll always remember him as "The Best Cresswell". He had an excellent sense of humor too. He will be greatly missed.
Prayers for his girls and family.
Lynne Little
January 22, 2025
Oh we are so sorry to hear this. Met David through my dad Phil. And he was always our car mechanic. I would get tickled and his southern voice. We back him and his dad many years ago. Sending prayers for the family and friends. Dwight and Lynne Little
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