of Little Rock, AR
February 15, 1957 - March 23, 2014
David Cruseturner, 57, of Little Rock passed away peacefully on March 23, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and a steadfast friend whose generosity of spirit and quick wit touched the lives of many. He was born February 15, 1957 in Houston, TX and lived there most of his life until moving to Arkansas in 1981.
David retired from the Arkansas Department of Corrections in May 2009 after serving most recently as Assistant Director of Construction and Maintenance. He was a member of the Retired Employee's Association of the Arkansas Department of Corrections. He was an avid golfer who spent much of his free time on the golf courses of Pleasant Valley Country Club and Harbor Oaks. He worshiped God through his thoughts, actions, and the way he lived his life.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents. Those who remain to cherish his love and memories are his wife of 32 years, Diane; their two sons, Grant David (Jennifer) Cruseturner of Denver, CO and Dustin Lee Cruseturner of Little Rock; and his companion and beloved dog, Duffy; three sisters: Kathie (Mike) Crites of Baytown, TX, Paula (Alan) Wohl of Hopkins, MN, and Debbie (Michael) Lindsey of Spring, TX.
A celebration of his Life will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR 72212, Phone: 501-217-6700. The family will receive friends from 6:00 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR 72211, Phone: 501-224-8300.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The D. W. Cruseturner Scholarship Fund, in care of Arkansas Association of Correctional Employees Trust (AACET), P.O.Box 1579. Cabot, AR 72023, Phone: 501-412-2198.
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61 Condolence(s)
Reginald Rogers
Thursday, April 3, 2014
The Cruseturner Family: I first met David back in the 1990s when I worked as an attorney for the Attorney General's Office. We could always count on David when we had a question about something. He possessed a wealth of knowledge and wisdom. He was always cheerful and helpful. Although I lost touch with him over the years , he is a prime example of an outstanding public servant. May he rest in the Peace of Christ! Reg Rogers
Carla Bush
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Diane had just heard about your family's loss, you have my deepest sympathy along with many at the clinic. I hope God gives you the strength and comfort of his arms around you during this time.
Love, Carla Bush, Belinda Coats, Devin Allbritton, Tina Oliver and many other friends at Family Practice
Ellen Robinson
Friday, March 28, 2014
Dear Diane and family I am so saddened to hear about David 's passing. I feel guilty that we lost touch the last few years. I've always thought so much of you two. He was definitely taken too soon. Know that you have many people who support and love you. I send my prayers and condolences .
Ellen Robinson
Friday, March 28, 2014
Dear Diane and family I am so saddened to hear about David 's passing. I feel guilty that we lost touch the last few years. I've always thought so much of you two. He was definitely taken too soon. Know that you have many people who support and love you. I send my prayers and condolences .
Ann Statham
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
RIP my friend and fellow Texan
Prayers for your immediate family and extended corrections family. You impacted so many
Debra Johnson
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Diane and family,
David was a very special person. Working with "Cruse" was a joy. He never met a stranger and always had a big hug for a friend. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May God bless and walk with you during your journey in the coming months.
Darlene Hale
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
God's blessings, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cindy Henderson
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Diane, I have thought of you often the past couple of months. Now I pray that God gives you, Dustin and Grant comfort and peace . Your sweet David will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Tina Owens
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
To the Cruseturner Family,
God is our refuge and strength
May the depth of your faith and the love of those who share your loss comfort you at this time of sadness and joy.
May God continue to give you strength like only HE can. "Mr. Cruseturner" as I so often called him & "Tina" as he called me. I will see that "smile" of yours again up in a beautiful place called Heaven.
God bless & be Blessed,
Tina Owens
Arkansas Department of Correction
November 23, 1987-present
John Roussell
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
I have known David since the 6th grade. I was very blessed to have David as my friend. He was a loving husband, and father. He will be missed but never forgotten. I will always remember the time I spent with him, especially all the crazy things we did together. I will miss you my brother! My thoughts and prayers go out to Diane and the boys. May The Lord bless you all.
Tarrah Lofton
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Diane and family,
I wish you comfort and peace during this time. You and your family are in my prayers. I am so sorry to hear about David.
Teresa Henderson Cunningham
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
I went to high school with David and he was always a sweet and smiling guy. To David's family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Peace be with you and yours.
Christopher Sargent
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Diane, Grant, Jen, Dustin
My thoughts and prayers go out to you in your time of sorrow. David will always have special place in the Sargent's family heart for everything he did for my mother when my dad passed away. We are here if you need us.
Julie Dobbins
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Diane, Prayers are ascending for David, you, and your family. I am so sorry about your loss.
Lynne Landholt Wilhite
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Diane and Family,
I am so sorry. Please know my family and I are thinking of you and praying for you. We remember David vividly and fondly.
Love Always,
Lynne
Carrie Williams
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
I knew David only thru work experiences and only for a short time, but every time I saw him he was always smiling, so there is no doubt he was very happy in his life. I am so sorry for you loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paula wohl
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
I can't even believe am writing in this book for my big brother.I love him with all my heart and will miss him so much.
Noble and Brenda Wilson
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Noble and I will always remember David's huge smile and how he always held his arms open wide to everyone he met. He was someone that you were proud to know. Heaven has a new angel named "Cruse" to look over his family and friends with that huge smile. Rejoice for he is home.
Noble and Brenda
Vicki Clark
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Diane so sorry to hear of David's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Bobby Griggs
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
My heartfelt prayers for your family. I haven't seen or talked to David since high school, but he will never be forgotten. He had a smile that stays with you for ever.
Don Lum
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Dear Diane,
Gwen and I are very sad to hear of David's passing. We enjoyed our time with you and David watching Grant, Dustin and our son, Matt, grow up together. You wlll be in our thoughts and prayers.
Don and Gwen Lum
Margaret Cunningham
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Thought and prayers go out to your family. He was so well liked by ADC employees. He will be missed. Heaven grows sweeter as our loved ones and friends go home.
Mary Beth and Alan Walter
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Diane and family,
So sorry for your loss, David was always so nice to me whenever I babysat the boys. He would watch me as I walked across the street to make sure I made it home. I wish we were closer to attend the services, but would love to see you all......keeping you in our prayers during this difficult time.
Mary Beth
Laurie Tillery
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Diane I'm so very sorry for you and your families loss, nothing I can say will make things better, just know that I am praying for y'all. With all my love
david haftings
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
I'm very sorry for your loss. He one of the great guys I've known.
Martin Jennen
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
David - your quick laugh and smile will always be remembered and your friendship will always be missed.
Mr. & Mrs Bruce & Faye Borwn
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
May God shower his Grace, mercy & Peace upon the family!!! Our prayers are with you! and my you be comforted with God Love !!!
Kathie Cruseturner Crites
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
My heart is hurting as I try to imagine this world without my little brother in it. David is gone way too soon but will be treasured in my heart forever. Diane, you are my sister forever and never forget that I am here for you whenever you need me. Grant and Dustin, you are my boys, too, and you know how to reach me! Jen, you are an amazing blessing to our family... I love you all.
Tommy Wynn
Monday, March 24, 2014
Diane and Family,
I share your grief in the loss of David, your dear husband, father of your children and brother to his sisters. I have heard David express his love for you on our many occasions together as we discussed the many blessings of our lives. David was a true and loyal friend who I will miss dearly. My life was enriched and blessed beyond measure for having him as my friend as well as a business associate. I loved David like a brother and we always referred to each other as "brothers." We are deeply saddened that The Lord chose this time to call him home, but we will see him again somedady and it will be a joyous occasion. My prayers have been with David and you all since he called to let me know what he was facing and I commit to you that the entire family will remain in my prayers... God's grace is sufficient to meet all needs. Our grief is for ourselves in the loss of such a great person in our lives, but our joy is for David as he enjoys to blessings and glory of heaven. My love to you all.. Tommy
Jeania scifres
Monday, March 24, 2014
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. God be with you.
Sheri Flynn
Monday, March 24, 2014
Diane, I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. You and the boys are in my prayers. If there is anything I can do that would feel like help, all you have to do is ask.
Tommy James
Monday, March 24, 2014
To the family of my friend and coworker " Cruse" my deepest sympathy at the loss of a great guy.
Willie & Barbara Green & Family
Monday, March 24, 2014
May God's Blessing be with now and always. Our prayers are with you.
JOYCE C BROWN
Monday, March 24, 2014
David was always so pleasant to all the Warehouse Workers
Eddie & Kelly Fowler
Monday, March 24, 2014
Our prayers are with you at this time of loss. We pray that at this time you find solace that he is without pain. Praying for your family, all our prayers.
Herbert and Julie Huntley
Monday, March 24, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sorry for your loss.
Kathy & Nelson Wurth
Monday, March 24, 2014
Dear Diane and Family,
So saddened by your loss. David kept in touch with his friends and let us know we held a place in his big heart. He loved his family deeply and it showed when he spoke of you. I'll remember him as a great dancer and a fashion plate in his white "John Travolta" 3 piece suit.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don & Sandy Nelson
Monday, March 24, 2014
Dearest Diane and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad unexpected time. David was a great man and will be missed by so many. He was not only a dear friend but a hard working man and was loved by all that ever crossed his path. He applied his all in whatever he set out to do. My apologies but we won't be able to attend his funeral due to Don will be having surgery on Wed. morning. God Bless you all.
Daniel and Jana Heflin
Monday, March 24, 2014
Prayers for the family.
Jackie Bryant Beevers
Monday, March 24, 2014
Dearest Diane, Grant, and Dustin,
Please know that we will be thinking about you and praying for you so many times in the days to come. Our hearts are with you. He was so good to us all. He was a really special person. We love you all. Jackie Bryant Beevers
Sherry Glover
Monday, March 24, 2014
May God bring you and your family comfort and peace during this time.
Debbie Lindsey
Monday, March 24, 2014
My precious big brother, you were taken way too soon. I am so proud to be your sister. You were such an amazing man. A wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle, son and friend.
Diane, Grant & Jen and Dustin, I love you all and I know how much David loved you and how proud he is of you. May God continue to comfort you and may His peace surround you. Bubba, you will always be in my heart. ♥
Angela L Turner
Monday, March 24, 2014
Diane,
We at AHEC Pine Bluff miss you and I am so sorry about your loss.
Jim Hipple
Monday, March 24, 2014
"Cruse" a great guy and always a friend. Gone way to soon. God be with his family during this sorrowful time.
Steven Ricketts
Monday, March 24, 2014
So very sorry to hear this news. Prayers from my family to yours full of Grace and Peace.
Crystal Burns
Monday, March 24, 2014
To the family, you have my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely, Crystal Burns, retired from Ar Dept of Corr.
Don Yancey
Monday, March 24, 2014
David was a good friend. He was easy to like. He will be missed.
Sherry Adair
Monday, March 24, 2014
Mr Cruseturner was a great man to work with. He was a great supervisor to my husband when he worked at ADC. He will be greatly missed. Prayers to his wife and sons! God bless you!
Michael and Sherry Adair
Linda Blevins.
Monday, March 24, 2014
We are so sorry for your lost. You remain in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.
Telecom Dept.
Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital
Baytown, Texas
karen bottoms
Monday, March 24, 2014
Dear Diane,
Please know you and your family will continue to be on the hearts and minds of all who loved David and his family. My prayer now is that you and the boys will find peace and comfort through all the love and prayers surrounding you.
karen bottoms
Monday, March 24, 2014
Dear Diane,
Please know you and your family will continue to be on the hearts and minds of all who loved David and his family. My prayer now is that you and the boys will find peace and comfort through all the love and prayers surrounding you.
karen bottoms
Monday, March 24, 2014
Dear Diane,
Please know you and your family will continue to be on the hearts and minds of all who loved David and his family. My prayer now is that you and the boys will find peace and comfort through all the love and prayers surrounding you.
Melissa Jackson
Monday, March 24, 2014
Mrs. Diane, Grant, & Dustin:
My heart is just broken into a million pieces right now. There are no words to describe the hurt I feel for all of you right now. Just be assured that he is no longer suffering and is walking the streets of gold. Heaven has just gained another awesome angel! Only the best are taken. Continued prayers for all of you. Lot of love & hugs!
Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hosptial Telecom Dept.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Please know we are thinking about you all and have you in our prayers. God Bless you .
Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hosptial Telecom Dept.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Please know we are thinking about you all and have you in our prayers.
Michael Upson and Dr. Jim Aukstuolis
Monday, March 24, 2014
Dear Diane and Family:
Our hearts are broken for you and your family. We have been praying daily for David and for you and know that he is now healed and in the loving presence of God. David is gone way too soon. There are no words to let you know how saddened and sorry we are. We love you and hold you in our hearts and prayers.
May the Peace of Christ be with you at this time and always.
Michael and Dr. Jim.
Judy Richardson
Monday, March 24, 2014
Dianne and family, Prayers going up for you and your family.
Cindy McCullen
Monday, March 24, 2014
Please know that your family is in our prayers. We meet David a couple of years ago while he was the Project Mang. of the re-contrustion of the Wayne County Detention Center in Goldsboro NC. Cruseturner, as he was know around here was a great guy, very down to earth and always loved to talk about his family. Please know that even though he was traveling and away from his family you were always on his mind and he was very proud of you all. A good guy gone to soon.
Sending Our Prayer,
Wayne County Sheriff's Office
Goldsboro, North Carolina
Lynn & Nell Roberts
Monday, March 24, 2014
Our prayers are with you. Love Lynn and Nell Roberts.
Lisa Oliver
Monday, March 24, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Sara Sherman
Monday, March 24, 2014
Diane and family - Lifting you up in my thoughts and prayers.