Virgil Chrestman was born in Lonoke, Arkansas on September 17, 1930 and passed on to be with the Lord on February 9, 2013. He was the son of Thomas Lorenzo Chrestman and Daisy Belle Moreland Chrestman. Virgil was a member of First Baptist Church in Dallas and was a dedicated Bible scholar with a deep love for his church. He was a Shriner, flight instructor and an Army veteran. He owned and operated two flying services during his career and flying brought him great pleasure. He was ordained into the ministry on March 27, 1955 and pastored several Baptist churches in the state of Arkansas over the years. Preceded in death by his wife, Toni Chrestman on May 1, 2012, survivors include his children, Judy Russell of North Little Rock, Arkansas, Vicki Sutterfield and husband Jim of Little Rock, Arkansas, Steve Chrestman and wife Cindy of Benton, Arkansas and Teresa Bordelon and husband Paul of Boyce, Louisiana; seven grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. Service is 12:30 p.m., Thursday, February 14, 2013 in the Truett Chapel at First Baptist Church, 1707 San Jacinto Street in Dallas with Pastor Alan Lynch officiating. Burial will follow at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 11:30 a.m., Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Dallas