Duane Alan Cripps Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Duane Alan Cripps, long-time Kiowa County resident passed from this life on April 4, 2020 in Wichita Falls, Texas at age 74. Duane was born on April 30, 1945 in Hobart, Oklahoma, the only child of Walter Lee Cripps and Mary (Lawson) Cripps. He grew up in Roosevelt and was a proud Roosevelt High School Graduate. Duane was very involved in 4-H, receiving multiple awards and in 1963 was chosen The Young Farmer and Rancher of the Year. From 1962-1982 Duane farmed, ran cattle and operated his trucking company. It was during this time in 1974 he received the Farm and Ranch Family Award in Oklahoma. He also served on the Kiowa County Farm Bureau Board of Directors. Duane had been operating his Trucking Company out of El Paso, Texas until his health began to fail. He was a long-time member of the Catholic Church, worked continually and especially enjoyed spending as much time as he could with his family. Duane is survived by one son Brad Cripps and wife Corina of Ramona, California, two daughters: Cathy Cripps and husband Eugene of Nicaragua and Christy Raile and husband Cory of Tampa, Florida. Duane leaves a legacy of six grandchildren: Caitie, Kylie, Lela, Abigail, Austin and Aubrey, along with a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Public viewing for Duane will begin Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. at Peoples Cooperative Funeral Home located at 1400 West Main, Lone Wolf, 580-846-9018. Duane will be privately laid to rest in Hobart Rose Cemetery with a Memorial Service to be announced at a later date. On-line condolences for Duane can be made by visiting www.peoplescooperativefuneralhome.com

Duane Alan Cripps

April 30, 1945 - April 4, 2020

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