E. G. "Cris" Criswell

Cris was born Aug. 11, 1940, in Tulsa, OK to Victor E. Criswell & Doris Messenger Criswell. He grew up in Tulsa, OK graduating from Will Rogers High School & went on to attend Phillips University in Enid, OK. He began with the intention of going into the ministry but found his talent in the business side of ministry & obtained a degree in church business finance.

He worked as a Church Business Administrator for multiple churches in OK & TX, including Asbury UMC in Tulsa, OK, & University Park UMC in Dallas, TX. Recently he was an active member of Gold Canyon United Methodist Church where he was Treasurer & heavily involved in the technical/live streaming ministry. Cris enjoyed many hobbies including fishing, singing, stained glass work & especially going on cruises. He also felt called to preach God's word & touched many lives in this way. Cris & Bev just recently moved from AZ to TX to be closer to family & had looked forward to making more memories.

Cris was preceded in death by his parents & sister, Marie Criswell Walsh & is survived by his beloved wife & high school sweetheart, Beverly Stewart Criswell & they would have celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on Dec. 17, 2017. He's also survived by his brother, Grover Criswell; daughter, Diana Criswell Goldesberry; son, Jeff Criswell; grandchildren, Justin Neff & Ashley Criswell Muzzarelli & great grandchildren, Preston, Madeleine, Justin, David & Brooklynn.

Memorial services are pending & will be held in Dallas, TX as well as Gold Canyon, AZ.