David Crossman

David Crossman, 92, of Pampa, passed away on November 5, 2026, in Fort Worth, TX.

Celebration of life services for David will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 5, 2026, at the Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Rev. Byron Williamson, pastor at First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Friday, December 4, 2026 at the funeral home.

David was born on May 18, 1934, in Pampa to Paul and Hazel Crossman. He graduated high school in 1952 in Pampa and was a lifelong resident. Following high school, he enrolled into Texas Tech but would finish his degree at West Texas State University. He also served in the National Guard and for 28 years as an U. S. Army reservist where he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. David would meet the love of his life Ann Miller, and they would marry on August 26, 1961. They enjoyed many years as full-time campers. They spent summers in Colorado and many winters in the hill country of Texas. He and Ann shared over 52 years of love. After Ann’s passing in 2013, he still spent many summers in Creede, CO enjoying time with longtime friends.

David was a longtime business owner in Pampa. He and his father owned Crossman Appliance for several years. When Paul retired, David owned Engine Parts and Supply before returning to the appliance business, a career that lasted close to 40 years. David was a lifelong First Baptist Church member where he was active in attending and serving in many areas. He lived his life with determination, independence, and a giving and dependable heart touching many with quiet acts of generosity. David will be remembered as a man of his word who loved his Lord, family, church, and was a loyal friend.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ann; and by brothers Richard and Paul Jr. and Vera, his sister who died in early childhood.

David is survived by his son, Charles Crossman of Frisco; daughter, Missy Watts and husband, Dr. David Watts of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Kristen Simons and husband Evan of Birmingham, Alabama, and Nathanael Crossman; and by a large extended family.