Obituary for Donald Alden Craddock
Donald Alden Craddock, long-time Hollis Resident, passed away on September 21, 2022 at the Harmon Memorial Hospital in Hollis, Oklahoma. He was 85 years when he was called home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Donald was born on March 2, 1937 in Hollis, Oklahoma to his parents, R.L. and Eliza Belle Craddock. He grew up in Hollis and graduated from Gould high school. He married the love of his life, Flora Layer, in Bakersfield, CA on December 22, 1958. The following year (1959), Donald was drafted into the U.S. Army. Following his discharge Donald enlisted in the Oklahoma National Guard and was the AST for the Hollis and Altus armories . He proudly served his Country and State for over twenty one years and retired as a Master Sergeant.
Donald first passion in life was farming and ranching. The farm was his life and he was highly skilled in growing wheat, alfalfa, cotton and raising cattle. When Donald wasn't busy tending to the demands of the farm, he enjoyed fishing, flying above the clouds In his airplane but most of all spending time with his beloved family. Donald dedicated his life to Christ at an early age and was baptized at Louis Hill Baptist Church. He was a man of strong faith and believed that God was the answer to all problems. Donald served faithfully as a deacon and active member of the Faith Baptist Church and first Baptist Church of Hollis.
Donald was a great Christian man, wonderful father, loving grandfather, and generous neighbor. He was known as the "Whistler" because he whistled all the time. His kind spirit, deep devotion to his family and true concern for everyone around him will forever be remembered.
Welcoming Donald into Heaven's gates are his parents, R.L. and Eliza Belle Craddock; his brothers: Mel Craddock, Lee Craddock, Lonnie Craddock and Harold Craddock; and his sisters: Zenoba Johnson, Bertharene Brown, Louella Johnson and Lorena Norris.
Those remaining to honor his everlasting legacy are his wife of over six decades, Flora Craddock; his son, Curtiss Craddock and his wife, Ramona; his daughters: Lavenia Wright and her husband, Stan; and Nancy Weiner and her husband, Rick; his beloved grand-children: Kurt Craddock, Kelli Moore, Kayla Craddock, Kandas Hasty, Rebecca Wright; Chris Weiner and Shelbi Weiner; his great- grandchildren: Kaprie Craddock, Lexi Belle Moore, Lydi Mae, Karter Marcum, Mason Hasty, Myles Wright, and Beckham Hasty; as well as a host of other relatives, friends, neighbors and church family
The Craddock family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 22, 2022 at Harmon County Funeral Home, Hollis, Oklahoma.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 22, 2022 at Fairmount Cemetery with military honors.
Services have been entrusted to Harmon County Funeral Home, Hollis, Oklahoma.
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Donald was born on March 2, 1937 in Hollis, Oklahoma to his parents, R.L. and Eliza Belle Craddock. He grew up in Hollis and graduated from Gould high school. He married the love of his life, Flora Layer, in Bakersfield, CA on December 22, 1958. The following year (1959), Donald was drafted into the U.S. Army. Following his discharge Donald enlisted in the Oklahoma National Guard and was the AST for the Hollis and Altus armories . He proudly served his Country and State for over twenty one years and retired as a Master Sergeant.
Donald first passion in life was farming and ranching. The farm was his life and he was highly skilled in growing wheat, alfalfa, cotton and raising cattle. When Donald wasn't busy tending to the demands of the farm, he enjoyed fishing, flying above the clouds In his airplane but most of all spending time with his beloved family. Donald dedicated his life to Christ at an early age and was baptized at Louis Hill Baptist Church. He was a man of strong faith and believed that God was the answer to all problems. Donald served faithfully as a deacon and active member of the Faith Baptist Church and first Baptist Church of Hollis.
Donald was a great Christian man, wonderful father, loving grandfather, and generous neighbor. He was known as the "Whistler" because he whistled all the time. His kind spirit, deep devotion to his family and true concern for everyone around him will forever be remembered.
Welcoming Donald into Heaven's gates are his parents, R.L. and Eliza Belle Craddock; his brothers: Mel Craddock, Lee Craddock, Lonnie Craddock and Harold Craddock; and his sisters: Zenoba Johnson, Bertharene Brown, Louella Johnson and Lorena Norris.
Those remaining to honor his everlasting legacy are his wife of over six decades, Flora Craddock; his son, Curtiss Craddock and his wife, Ramona; his daughters: Lavenia Wright and her husband, Stan; and Nancy Weiner and her husband, Rick; his beloved grand-children: Kurt Craddock, Kelli Moore, Kayla Craddock, Kandas Hasty, Rebecca Wright; Chris Weiner and Shelbi Weiner; his great- grandchildren: Kaprie Craddock, Lexi Belle Moore, Lydi Mae, Karter Marcum, Mason Hasty, Myles Wright, and Beckham Hasty; as well as a host of other relatives, friends, neighbors and church family
The Craddock family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 22, 2022 at Harmon County Funeral Home, Hollis, Oklahoma.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 22, 2022 at Fairmount Cemetery with military honors.
Services have been entrusted to Harmon County Funeral Home, Hollis, Oklahoma.
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Visitation
Friday
23
Sep
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Harmon County Funeral Home
417 East Broadway
Hollis, OK 73550
Graveside
Saturday
24
Sep
10:00 AM
Fairmount Cemetery
Hollis, OK
Hollis, OK 73550
Cemetery Details
Location
Fairmount Cemetery
Fairmount Cemetery
Hollis, OK 73550
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