Clarence Lee Crossland Jr. was born to C.L. Crossland and Madge Arnold on August 22, 1939 in Dallas, TX at St. Paul’s Hospital. He passed away September 16, 2025 at the age of 86 in Texarkana, TX at St. Michael’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was a loving father, papa and son. He touched the lives of everyone he met. He was known for his kindness and his very playful nature. He especially enjoyed cheering for his beloved Dallas Cowboys. Most of all, Clarence devoted his life to his family. He sacrificed so much to ensure his family was cared for, supported, and loved.

He is survived by his sister Carol Bredahl and his 5 children, Julie Ann Crossland, Debra Lee Crossland, Danny Wayne Crossland, Kimberly Renay Crossland, and Christopher Michael Crossland, his daughter-in-law Jessica. Clarence is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. His legacy of love, selflessness, and generosity will forever live through the loving family he created and of those who were fortunate enough to know him.

He is preceded in death by his father C.L. Crossland Sr., his mother Madge Arnold, his stepmom Ruth Crossland, two brothers David and Ancil Crossland, one sister Patsy Crossland and his grandson John Baldenegro.

There will be an Inurnment at Mt. Carmel Cemetery on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 2:00PM.

Don’t Grieve For Me For Now I’m Free

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free. I’m following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call; I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found that place at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared a laugh, a kiss; Ah yes, these things, I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored much; Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seems all to brief, Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.      ~Anon