Gary Paul Criswell, 82, of Cleveland, Texas, was born October 17,1940 in Kansas City, Kansas to his parents, Paul F. Criswell and Verna E. (Stogsdill) Criswell, and passed away January 8, 2023 in Kingwood, Texas. He is precede by his parents.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Criswell of Cleveland, Texas; sons, Paul, Glen, John, Gary Paul Criswell and wife Hattie of Schwab City, Texas, Mike Criswell and wife Veronica of Rye, Texas, Gerald Criswell and wife Shannon of Odessa, Texas; and Phillip Criswell of Goodrich, Texas; daughters, Amy McTaggart and husband Justin of Mississippi, and Carol Piper and husband Dusty of Odessa, Texas; stepsons, Bryan Payne and wife Sherry, and Robert Smith and wife Vickie, all of Cleveland Texas; 32 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren; as well as numerous other loved ones and friends.