Robert D. Crider (“Bob”), 74, of Austin, Texas, went to be with the Lord in Glory on May 2, 2018. He was born and raised in Corsicana, Texas. Bob graduated from Corsicana High School and received degrees from Stephen F. Austin State College, McNeese State College and Southwest Texas State University. While at McNeese, Bob met his future wife, Julie.
Bob also served our country in the Armed Forces during which he was stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Bob and Julie then returned to Texas where he began to work for the Texas Department of Health. During his years of employment with the Texas Department of Health, Bob worked tirelessly for the children of Texas in the Immunization Division, where he served as Division Director. He will be remembered for his quick wit, sense of humor, his desire to help others and his service to his Lord and Savior. He was a member of Westover Hills Church of Christ for 35 years.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years and his three children and their families. The family would like to thank the staff at Arden Courts of Austin for their compassion and support during Bob’s time in their care.
A memorial service celebrating Bob’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 11 at Westover Hills Church of Christ, 8332 Mesa Drive, Austin, Texas 78759. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Texas, 3520 Executive Center Dr., Suite 140, Austin, Texas, 78731; or Meals on Wheels and More, 3227 E. 5th Street, Austin, Texas 78702.
Please visit www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com where you can share memories or leave condolences for Bob’s family.
