Walter David Crabtree

June 3, 1944 - April 5, 2017

"David" Walter D. Crabtree of Ferndale, Michigan; passed away April 5, 2017 at the age of 72. David was born in Athens, Alabama in 1944. He is survived by his beloved wife Denise of 43 years. Loving father of Paula Crabtree of Ferndale, Michigan; David Crabtree of East Lansing, Michigan; Kenny (Jayme) Crabtree of Ypsilanti, Michigan; Robert Crabtree of Ferndale, Michigan; Annette Zilo-Tundo of Clinton Township, Michigan. Loving brother of Bobby (Cathy) Crabtree of Widowee, Alabama; Jerry (Michaela) Crabtree of Athens, Alabama; Linda Jones of Athens, Alabama; Doris Moore of Las Vegas, Nevada; Lou Tucker of Decatur, Alabama. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. David was predeceased by his parents Walter R. Crabtree and Ruby Tucker and his brother, Donald Vinson and his sisters Wanda Swanner and Donna Fielder. David was a Vietnam War Veteran where he served in the United States Army in Vietnam. He held a rank of Private First Class and was assigned to the U.S. Army 1st Infantry Division 1. David was a retired restaurant chef, caterer and small business owner. He was a life time member of the VFW post 6756 in Center Line, Michigan where he served as Hall Manager and Chaplain and also formerly served as the Post Commander. Visitation Tuesday 2pm-5pm and 7pm-9pm and Service on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 11am at Dryer Funeral Home, 101 First Street, Holly Michigan. Burial service will begin at 12:30pm on Wednesday at The Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. Please share a memory with the family at www.dryerfuneralhomeholly.com