Dewandale D Crittenden

Dewandale D. Crittenden (d. July 18, 2015) was cherished by family and friends for the everyday kindnesses that made him who he was. Those who knew Dewandale remember a young man who valued his family and carried a quiet strength in the roles he held — as a beloved son and as a father to his children.

Family and close friends gathered to honor Dewandale at services held at Stuart Mortuary in Indianapolis on July 25, 2015. In those days, relatives and community members spoke of his presence at family gatherings and the simple, meaningful ways he connected with others: sharing stories, offering help where it was needed, and taking part in the ordinary moments that become treasured memories.

While public records note the sorrow of his passing, the words offered by those who attended his visitation and funeral emphasized Dewandale’s humanity — the relationships he nurtured and the small gestures that revealed his care for others. He leaves behind family members who continue to remember him in their daily lives and in the memories they keep close.

Dewandale’s life is a reminder of the worth of every person and the lasting impression of the love shared between family and friends. He is honored here with respect and a quiet gratitude for the time he spent with those who loved him.