NAME: Buddy Lee Craig, age 84, an Ada resident.

BORN: He was born on May 29, 1932, to Dawson Vernon "DV" and Anna Lucille (Coldren) Craig, at Seminole, OK.

PASSED AWAY: Buddy passed away on March 29, 2017 at Ada, OK.

AGE:  84 years and 10 months.

OCCUPATION: Buddy was the 4th person hired at the Solo Cup Plant in Ada and retired as the Purchasing Agent after 20 Years.

MILITARY: A veteran, he proudly served his country in The U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Alaska.

MARRIED: Buddy married Joyce Jean Jump on Dec. 13, 1949 at Fairview, OK.

CHURCH AFFILIATION, HOBBIES AND OTHER AFFILIATIONS:  He was a member of the Ada Church of the Nazarene, of the Gideon's International for many years and served the Ada Gideon's as both President and Treasurer. He was a member of the HOBO Camping Club and enjoyed camping and fishing. He was an avid golfer for many years and played on several courses winning many trophies. Buddy loved Oklahoma Football & enjoyed sharing that passion with family and friends. He lived by the Choctaw Code of Faith, Family & Culture.

SURVIVED BY

WIFE:  Joyce Jean (Jump) Craig of the home in Ada, OK

DAUGHTERS:  Jeanie Brown & husband Ken of Norman, OK

Shirley Henson & husband Mark of Emporia, KS

Sandra Williams & husband Jim of Ada, OK

7 GRANDCHILDREN

15 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN

3 BROTHERS

3 SISTERS

Along with numerous nieces, nephews & dear friends.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY

PARENTS:   Dawson Vernon "DV" and Anna Lucille (Coldren) Craig

BROTHER:  Jack Craig

NEPHEW:  Jackie Craig

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DATE OF SERVICES: 1:00 PM Saturday, April 1st, 2017

PLACE OF SERVICES: Memorial Services at Ada Church of the Nazarene, Ada, Oklahoma

OFFICIATING: Rev. Jim Knight, Rev. Ken Brown and Rev. Mark Henson

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