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DAVID CRISS Obituary
CRISS, 85
LAKELAND - David Charles Criss, 85, of Lakeland, FL passed away on March 16, 2019. He was born on April 27, 1933 in Wauchula, FL and had been a lifelong resident of Lakeland. David was a veteran of the United States Army, a security guard, a union agent for a bakery, a Chaplin, a witness, and overall an amazing person. He was a member of Lakeland Seventh Day Adventist and in his spare time he enjoyed photography, gardening, cooking, baking, worshipping, and wood working.
He was predeceased by his wife, Calista Mae Joanne (Avant) Criss and his granddaughter Jennifer Kelly. He is survived by his sons David Cody Criss, Wilbur Franklin 'Burt' Criss and his daughters Vicki L. Hood, Lisa Wood, Jessica Criss, and loved Kim Richardson like one of his own. Beloved grandchildren Calisa, Davon, Matteo, David II, Braxton, Winter, Rachel, Dustin, Danny Ray, Holly, David, Corey, Leslie, and many great grandchildren.
His marriage was considered a real life version of 'The Notebook,' as they spent 64 wonderful years together in marriage. He was the most honorable, kind, gentle, loving hero and will be dearly missed by many.
Services will be held at the Lakeland Seventh Day Adventist Church Sunday March 24th at 4 with dinner at 5.
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Winter Hankins
March 22, 2019
All my love sir...
Kim Richardson
March 19, 2019
Rest in peace daddy. You were the best friend I ever had. I will miss you so much and will cherish the beautiful memories I have. I will always love you
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