David Robert Crockett

David Robert Crockett, 70 years old of Leander, Texas, died Wednesday July 20, 2016 at home. He was born in Los Angeles, California to Hershel and Mary (Cavendar) Crockett. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, joining the U.S. Navy after graduating from John Marshall High School in 1964. He was an accomplished diesel mechanic until his retirement in 2007. Dave was a lover of music and had a beautiful voice that he used to entertain his family. He had a passion for cars and loved to talk about them for hours. He was best known for his open arms to all, never meeting a stranger, everyone was a friend. Many times growing up, his family recalls waking up to someone in need sleeping on their couch and extra food was frequently taken to skid row in Los Angeles to feed the homeless. Dave is survived by his wife of 47.5 years, Seera Ella (Andersen) and their three loving daughters , Deann Soqui, her husband David and their two children David Jr. (30), Courtney (22), and grandchild Natalie (1), Cheryl Crockett, her husband Michael Alberts and their four children Justin (19), Vallan (19), Connor (13) and Max (21), Patricia Crockett-Gamelin, her husband Chuck and their four children Taylor (21), Bradley (20), Austin (20), and Nicole (15) and their beloved son, Nathan Woodward. He will be missed by his beloved canine companions, Maggie and Charlie. A special thanks to all of those who helped him through all of his health trials of the last few years, including Dr. Michael Grad of Cardiovascular Specialists of Round Rock, who he thought of as a true friend. Dr. Sanchez, Dr. Candby, Dr. Lish, Dr. Welch, and Dr. Bourchow, and a very special thank you to Dr. Shelia Shung who he regarded with the highest confidence and faith in all she said. Thank you Patty Summers and all the staff at Well Bound. Graveside services will be held at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas, Friday July 29 at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers please donate to Operation Liberty Hill (Food Pantry) at 1401 Hwy 183, Leander, Tx 78641 or http://operationlh.org/donate/.