Criswell, Arthur Thompkies (A.T.) “Gene”, 95, of Tampa passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 16, 2017. He is preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife of 69 years, “Sue” Criswell. He is survived by his daughters, Sandi (Ray) Hecksher and Deborah (Randy) Tate; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; brother-in-law, Hugh Lee Mick and many cousins, nieces and nephews. “Gene” worked for Independent Life Insurance for 47 years as a dedicated employee. A funeral service will be at 3pm on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Blount & Curry Carrollwood Chapel, 3207 W Bearss Ave, Tampa 33618; family will start receiving guests at 2pm. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery.