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Walter Creswell Obituary
Colonel Walter Creswell Jr. USAF (Ret.) died on Nov. 20, 2012 in San Antonio, TX.
He was born on Sept. 20, 1928 in Knoxville, Tennessee to parents Walter and Audra Creswell. Walter was in the Civil Service and the reserves for 40 years at Randolph AFB. He was chairman of the board of Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union for 25 years. In 1989 NAF CU named Walter "Volunteer of the Year". Walter lost his first son Walter Creswell III to cancer in 1997. He is preceded in death by his wife Lizabeth. He is survived by his daughter Janet Starkey and husband Larry, son John Creswell, two granddaughters Paige and Celicia, grandson John, sisters Mary Haley and Elizabeth Shogren, 3 cousins, nephews, grandnephews, grandnieces. A memorial will be held at 11:00 AM, on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 at University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell.
Interment will be at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers
donations can be made to the Fisher House Foundation. The family would like to thank RBFCU for all they have done for Mr. Creswell.
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Memories and Condolences
for Walter Creswell
Leticia Van de Putte
January 7, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved. There are never any right words to express how deeply sad I am for the pain your family is enduring at this difficult time.
As Chair of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations, I am sincerely thankful for his valiant service in defense of our rights and freedom.
His commitment to family, friends, our community, and to serving our great nation leaves a wonderful legacy. May the love and the wonderful memories you shared with him help you when you need it most. He will never be forgotten, and your family will be remembered in my prayers.
Ruth Smith
December 27, 2012
To the family of Walter, I send my sincerest condolences. He was a wonderful fine gentleman. He was a great boss, mentor, & friend to me. Take comfort in knowing he is with the Lord. Walter will be missed by many.
Jacque Spence
December 18, 2012
Over the years, Walter and I had shared a special relationship of friend/friend, father/daughter. I will never forget the the day I met Walter; I worked at the Container Store at the time, and it was my personal mission to know all my customers. After I had had the pleasure of waiting on him, I said 'thank you Mr. Creswell, and before I could go any further, 'he said that was my daddy's name, I'm Walter' well that sealed our fate for a true friendship.
And well to make a long story short, God has blessed me with two unique gifts--a beautiful smile (a gift that he and I shared)and I'm a hugger and a big one...he received both on that very day and as the saying goes...the rest is history!! I would have to guess that we last spoke sometime last year; we hadn't talked as much in the past couple of years because I had become ill...he would always want to know if I had the right specialists (I would always inform him that I was). I was informed yesterday of his passing when I called the Waterford and they shared the info with me...I will miss you very much Walter but I know you're in a better place and surely smiling down on us...I love you!!!
Cc Creswell
December 12, 2012
I love you pope
Bill Summers
December 11, 2012
Walt never lacked for a smile and a helping hand. I was blessed to know and work for some great people as a young Air Force officer in ATC and Walt was one of them. Rest in Peace my friend.
Robert Haley
December 11, 2012
Janet,Larry, and John---I am so sorry about the passing of Uncle Walt. I am really going to miss him. I am so thankful I got to see him while he was in Round Rock. I will never forget that visit. Each and everyone of you will be in my thoughts and prayers not only today, but for many days to come.
Amanda Montoya
December 11, 2012
Dear John,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family during this time.
Agape,
~Mandy
Bob Laymon
December 11, 2012
=?= In my active duty military career, I had two Civil Service mentors and advocates …Mr. Thad Brannon, Jr. [Lt Col, Ret.] HQ ATC/LGX & Mr. Walt Creswell [Col, Ret.] HQ ATC/XP. I am extraordinarily indebted to both for their wisdom, guidance and friendship.
Kelley Trenton
December 9, 2012
Janet & Larry, I am so sorry for your
loss.
Theresa Biava
December 9, 2012
Mr.Creswell was a blessing in my life. He always had a kind word and welcoming smile. I'm so grateful to have known him. He will be missed by all who had the privilege of calling him a friend. God bless you ,Mr.Creswell. Rest in peace.
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