Phillip Anthony Criswell, 57, of Archer City, Tx passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 22, 2012, in F ort Worth, TX.

Phillip was born October 27, 1954, in Wichita Falls, TX to Hallie Jefferson Criswell and Eurma Faye Thomas Criswell.  He and Debra Renee Bruce were married March 7, 1980, in Wichita Falls, TX.

He attended schools in Wichita Falls and moved to Archer City in 1994.  He had worked in the oil field throughout his life and was currently employed in the dispatch office of Basin Tool in Aledo, TX.

Survivors include his wife, Debra, of the home; two sons, Heath and his wife Judy of Weatherford, TX and Brett of Holliday, TX ; his daughter, Alisha of Archer City; and two granddaughters, Abby and Madie, both of Weatherford.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Prentice Holmes.