James Breaxton Criswell

James Breaxton Criswell, born April 6, 1919, in Ethel, Arkansas, passed away Aug. 13, 2010, in Las Vegas.

A survivor of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, he was a machine gunner on the front lines of the 110th Infantry of the U.S. Army in the Bloody Buckets Platoon.

James moved to Las Vegas in 1958. His occupation was an auto mechanic and he owned his own business known as Cris Auto Repair. He also worked for Gaudin Ford and later at the Nevada Test Site, from which he retired. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Union, the American Legion and the VFW Post 2190 in Chloride, Arizona.

James is survived by his daughters, Robin Criswell of Las Vegas, Cynthia Criswell of New Orleans, and Carmen CriswellAlley of Las Vegas son, James B. Criswell Jr. of Las Vegas sister, Sadie Davis of Henrietta, Texas and brother, Roy Wayne Criswell of Bellevue, Texas.

Everyone that knew James, loved him. To his friends, he was known as Cowboy, J.B. or Cris. He was a special ray of light to all he came into contact with, and was especially loved by his children and family.

James will be greatly missed and always remembered.

Visitation

Davis Funeral Home
6200 S. Eastern Ave.
Las Vegas, NV  89119
Monday, August 23, 2010
3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Service

Funeral Service

Davis Memorial Chapel
6200 S. Eastern Ave.
Las Vegas, NV  89119
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
1:00 P.M.

Cemetery

Bunker Memorial Gardens
7251 West Lone Mountain Road
Las Vegas, NV  89129