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August 2, 2021
Jeff "Tex" Crossland, 1942-2021 Jeff G. “Tex” Crossland, 78, of Rapid City, SD and formerly of Dallas, TX, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Jeff was born November 4, 1942 in McAllister, OK. Jeff was the oldest son of G.J. (Pop) Crossland and Jimmie DeRossett. He was proud to call Howe, TX his home; although he lived in many states as a child. Jeff graduated from Howe High School in 1961 as class valedictorian. He lettered in football, baseball, track, basketball, and was an Eagle Scout. After graduation from North Texas State University in Denton, TX, he worked 25 years for Dun and Bradstreet as a Business Analyst Salesman and Regional Manager in Dallas, Ft. Worth, Waco, El Paso, & Lubbock all in Texas, and St. Louis, MO. After retiring, he worked 25 years as a general restaurant manager for the Carlos Montero Franchise in Dallas and Hillsboro. In 2009, Jeff retired to live in Rapid City working part-time for Burger King on Jackson Blvd in Rapid City. Jeff’s favorite pastimes were playing softball, golf, water skiing, and snow skiing. He also enjoyed watching his grandkids play baseball along with the Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars. Jeff married Betty Jeanne Clark on October 8, 1967 at Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, TX, where their Pastor Bruce McLver officiated. Survivors include his wife, Betty
Jeff Crossland Crossland; son, Jay (Angela) Crossland and their 4 children; daughter, Jennifer Lynn (Rey) Valdez and their 4 children; 5 great grandchildren; brothers, Jim Crossland, Carrollton, TX and John (Judy) Crossland, Denton, TX. He was preceded in death by his father, G.L. (Pop) Crossland and his mother, Jimmie. In lieu of flowers, please send your donations to the Black Hills Humane Society or Monument Health Home Plus Hospice. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from 10:00-11:00am at Kirk Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 11:00am at Kirk Funeral Home. The service will be Live Streamed on the funeral home website. Family and friends may sign Jeff’s online guestbook at www.kirkfuneralhome.com
Robert Hunt, 1963-2021
Obituary still pending as of close of publication.
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Rob Hunt was a man of high character who loved his family and his community. When we began resurrecting the former First Christian Church, he spearheaded a donation of $10,505 which was leftover from a previous community project. We shared a lot of common interests including the Texas Rangers, Howe, Texas, and the massive need for trade skills being just as or more important than a college degree. I’m very proud to call him a good friend. I will miss him and forever be grateful for his willingness to share his knowledge of the world from his vantage point. - Monte Walker
