Joseph Luis Criswell

Joseph “Joey” Luis Criswell, age 44, of Milford, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 29, 2024 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on April 11, 1980, the son of Jose Luis Cervantes and Deborah (Farr) Criswell in Warsaw, Indiana. On September 30, 2016 he married Kimberly Flickinger.

He is survived by his wife Kimberly Criswell of Milford; seven children, Jose Criswell, Izaiah Criswell, Jesus Criswell, Katalaya Criswell, Amariana Criswell, Yandilee Criswell, and Liam Criswell; four bonus children, Haley Chapman, Zoey Chapman, Cohen Chapman, and Brantley Stewart; his mother, Deborah Criswell of Milford; his father, Jose Cervantes of Warsaw; older twin brothers, Armando Cervantes and Andres Cervantes, both of Warsaw, his twin brother, Tony Criswell of Syracuse, Indiana, and a sister, Margarita Criswell of Milford; along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Joey graduated from Wawasee High School in 1998 and was a certified welder. Joey loved his children, bon fires with great music, and being with his family. He was the life of the party with his infectious laugh and was a great friend to many. Above all, Joey was a follower of Jesus and loved sharing with anyone and everyone how Christ had turned his life around. On fire for Jesus, he devoted the last year of his life to ministry and sharing the Gospel.

A celebration of Joey's Life will be held at 6pm on Saturday July 13, 2024 at Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 461 W 900 N, Milford, IN 46542. Pastor John Baughman will officiate.

Family and friends will be received from 1 - 6 pm prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.