Billy Jack Crittenden

© The Stilwell Democrat Journal

May 2013

Submitted by: Martha Real

Billy Jack Crittenden, son of George and Edna Ruth (Bucktrot) Crittenden, was born on September 16, 1959 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the age of 53 years and 8 months and 1 day.

He was preceded in death by his parents: George and Edna Crittenden, nephews: Keith Wayne Crittenden and Brazen Richards.

He attended Oklahoma State Tech in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He worked as a welder for Latco Trusses for many years and he also worked as an Auto Mechanic. He was proud of his traditional upbringing. He enjoyed all outdoors, favored fishing. He loved spending time with friends and family especially his two great nieces Kaelee and Leah Ruth.

Bill is survived by a loving family that includes his daughter: Bridgette Baird of Westville, OK, grandchildren: Kyisha Baird of Siloam Springs, AR, Chance and Cole Cundiff of Westville, Billy Jack Crittenden, Jr. of Stilwell, OK, brother: George Crittenden and wife Sonya, their son: Keaton James and daughter: Dheidra, sister: Annette Gann and husband Gary, their son: Alan, all of Stilwell, Leona Baker and husband Travis, their son: Kyle Fourkiller of Siloam Springs and daughter: Candice Richards of Westville and sons: Ryan & Trevor of Kansas, sister: Rhonda Jenison and husband Andrew and their sons: Jason Crittenden of Westville and Andrew, Jr. of Siloam Springs.

He is also survived by many more relatives, friends and a special friend “The Goob”.

Funeral services were held at 2 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Peavine School Gymnasium, Stilwell, Oklahoma with Bro. Andy Harlin officiating. Interment followed at Blackwood Cemetery, Stilwell, Oklahoma.

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