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Lindsay, Oklahoma January 2021 March 7, 1944 ~ January 24, 2021 Roy Lee Criss Jr., a Maysville resident, was born on March 7, 1944, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Roy Lee Criss Sr. and Mary Lea [Rains] Criss. He was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 25, 2021, at the age 76. Roy graduated from Capitol Hill High School in Oklahoma City in 1962. In 1972, Roy moved his family to Maysville, Oklahoma where he started his own business, Criss Automotive. He was a gifted mechanic and enjoyed the work he did. His wife always called him “Over Kill Roy” because he never stopped. Roy was introduced to Donna Marie Brotherton at the age of 16. They were joined in marriage on May 5, 1962. Born to this union was three children, Robin, Ryan, and Wren. They celebrated 58 years of oneness, friendship, and love. Roy was a true example of what a godly husband, father, and grandfather should be. He was a true family man, his whole world revolved around them. Roy loved Jesus, and one did not meet Roy without also hearing about his Lord. He spent much of his “down time” traveling with his wife and their dear friend Dianna, as “Homeward Bound” southern gospel trio. Their music ministry took them all over the country, and many beautiful friendships were made along the way. Roy Criss was a giant of a man. He loved big. Everything he did, he did wholeheartedly. He gave big gifts to his family. He did vacations big. His door was always open for anyone who needed a listening ear and sound wisdom. He was always willing to give of himself, his time, and resources. He lived what he believed and walked out his faith in every aspect of his life. He will be and is already so missed by our family. Though our small, giant of a man has passed on from our presence, we know where he is, Who he is with, and that his arms will be open wide to hug each of us when we get there. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Donna Criss of the home, daughters, Robin Criss of Maysville and Wren Rains and husband Jamie of Elmore City, and his grandchildren, Alishia Spray of Newcastle, Elijah Spray and wife Misty of Wagner, Calvin Blankenship and wife Lauren of Glenpool, Chloe King and husband Stephen of Norman, Caleb Blankenship and wife Stephanie of Lindsay, and Ryan Rains of Elmore City, and great grandchildren, Quentin, Wiley, Raylan, Jadyn, Sebastian, Kennedy, and Eliana, a daughter-in-law, Sandra Wardwell. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mary Criss, his son, Ryan Criss, and two sisters, Loretta Jackson and Virginia Pringle. A funeral service to honor the life of Roy is set to begin at the Abundant Love Fellowship in Maysville, Oklahoma. He will be laid to rest next to his son at the Maysville Cemetery in Maysville, Oklahoma. Services are under the direction of Scott and Angel Wilbourn of Wilbourn Family Funeral Home. |
Lindsay, Oklahoma Febvruary 2022 August 4, 1944 ~ February 7, 2022 Donna Marie [Brotherton] Criss was born on August 4, 1944, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and passed away in her home in Maysville on February 7, 2022. She was the daughter of Maurice and Imogene Brotherton. As a child, Donna attended church with her grandmother, and at the age of six accepted Jesus Christ as her savior. That decision would be the foundation for the rest of her life and her family's lives. On Christmas Day, 1960, Donna's cousin Larry introduced her to his friend, a hot-rodding rebel named Roy. They fell helplessly in love, and after many a destroyed transmission and pleas from her father to pick anyone else, Roy and Donna became husband and wife. As she often said, there could never be anyone else for either of them. Their love story brought forth three children- Robin, Ryan, and Wren. Donna was a devoted wife and mother, spending most of her time raising her kids and helping Roy run his auto repair shop. Donna was a pillar of the church. She served wherever there was a need and did so with the absolute joy of the Lord. Her servant's heart has been a blessing to countless people throughout the years. Donna loved to worship her Lord in song and was gifted with a sweet alto voice. Donna, Roy, and their dear friend Dianna formed the southern gospel trio, Homeward Bound, and traveled the Midwest spreading the Word with their music ministry. She always said she sang the "what's left" part, but she truly loved singing harmony and loved coloring in the tones that completed a melody. Donna was so much to so many. She was never absent or withdrawn, but always fully present with whoever needed her advice or attention. She actively worked to make people feel seen and heard, and ministry was her greatest passion. She loved the Lord, and she loved her family, and she loved sharing with people about her love for both. Her heart for the Lord and His people fueled her very existence. Donna fought the good fight, from salvation to eternity. It is bittersweet to be in this world without her in it, but we know she is home with her savior. Praise God for His faithfulness, and that we do not grieve as those who have no hope. "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord", 2 Corinthians 5:8. Donna is preceded in death by her parents, Maurice and Imogene Brotherton; her son, Ryan Criss; and her husband, Roy Criss. A funeral service to honor the life of Donna is at the Abundant Love Fellowship Church in Maysville, Oklahoma. She will be laid to her final rest next to Roy at the Maysville Cemetery following the service. Services are under the direction of Scott and Angel Wilbourn of Wilbourn Family Funeral Home in Lindsay, Oklahoma. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.wilbournfamilyfuneralhome.com |
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