Phil Crenshaw

September 13, 1922 - May 1, 2025

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Southcrest Baptist Church

3801 S Loop 289

Lubbock, TX 79423

(806) 797-9000 |

Friday 5/16, 11:00 am

Phil Crenshaw, age 102, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord on May 1, 2025. He was born to Robert and Rea Crenshaw on September 13, 1922, and grew up in Joplin, Missouri. He met Ruth Treadwell at John Brown University, and they were married on February 2, 1944, and were married for 66 years when Ruth passed away in 2010.

He is survived by two daughters, Claudia Tally and Carol Beesinger of Lubbock, three sons, Larry (Donna) of Little Rock, AR, Randall (Dorcas) of Rising Fawn, GA, Mark (Shannon) of Romance, AR. 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 20 great great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, Paul, 1 grandson, 1 great granddaughter, and 2 great great-granddaughters.

Phil was in military service from 1943-1946, first as a Chaplain’s assistant on Okinawa in World War II, and then on occupation duty in Korea with the Armed Forces Radio Service. He was the last surviving Chaplain’s assistant from World War II and was honored as such in Washington, D.C.

Following military service, he worked in radio broadcasting and then as owner of Brainpower Personnel in Lubbock, He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and then Southcrest Baptist Church, serving as Deacon and Bible teacher for many years.

Visitation will be held at 10:00 am on May 16, 2025, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am at Southcrest Church Venue.

Graveside will follow at Peaceful Gardens in Woodrow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bridge Hospice.

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My deepest sympathy for your loss.

Phil Crenshaw was the most Godly, kind, selfless person in my life and whom I have ever met. I always and still love him, and admired his love for the Lord. We became dear friends in 1977 when I was a student at TTU. When I was a student, he even invited me to live with him and Ruth if I needed a place, as he did helping so many students. Throughout the years we stayed in close contact. He and Ruth came to Dallas to visit me and my daughter and brought her a doll from Russia he carried back in his suitcase. He also sent her a stuffed Easter bunny. We talked about God and salvation often. I always looked forward to his Christmas letters about his life and family. I’ll always remember his great sense of humor and how he was always so happy. I will miss him terribly. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends. He was a one of a kind gentle soul.

Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Wonderful person

You and your family are in our thoughts during this difficult time.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

To Claudia, I extend to you and your family my condolences. What a life well lived your father had!!! Bless him for his service to our country. Blessings to you and your family. Sincerely, Diana Mobley

Our hearts go out to you and your family during this time.

Thank you Sgt for leading the way. You are the greatest generation and all of us that followed, the rest of Chaplain's assistant, hope we we followed faithfully in your boots. Rest well warrior, you have earned it!