Roger Dale Crites

Roger Crites, age 67, of Blanchard passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2026. Roger Dale Crites was born on December 28, 1958 in Odessa, Texas, the 2nd of 5 children born to Cephas Lee Crites and Jewel Ellen (Cox). Due to Cephas serving bravely in the United States military, the Crites family moved around quite a bit. They eventually settled down in Hobart, Oklahoma, which is where Roger attended school up until about the 10th grade. While in Hobart, Roger caught the eye of a young lady named, Delenna Sue Ives. The two quickly fell in love and were married on February 4, 1977. Together, they had four beautiful children- Wendy, Kimberly, Robin, and Matthew. Roger and Delenna made the decision to move to the Slaughterville/Lexington area which is where they settled down, raised their kids, and made their home. Roger was driven and dedicated to working hard every single day, and he truly was a jack-of-all-trades! While he worked some odd jobs in his early years, for most of his working career he worked as a welder/fabricator for Consolidated Oilfield Rentals, Inc. in Clinton, Oklahoma. He worked there for nearly 20 years, and by the time he retired he was recognized as one of the top welders in the region. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and anything outdoors; He was also a gun fanatic. More than anything, Roger was a family man! He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He truly cherished every moment shared and every memory made with them. Roger was a very loving, funny, thoughtful, kind, and trust-worthy man. He was always more than willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. His pure joy and genuine spirit could bring a smile to anyone’s face. He truly was a one-of-a-kind man who will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him! He was preceded in death by: his parents, Cephas Crites and Jewel Cox; sister, Susie Shanks; brother, Rick Crites; daughter, Robin Crites; great-grandson, Benjamin Taylor; niece, Kristie Dickey; and nephew, Ronnie Dickey. Roger is survived by: his daughter, Wendy Bailey and partner Scott Stubblefield of Blanchard, and Kimberly Early and partner Bradley of Dibble; son, Matthew Crites of Blanchard; sisters, Linda Dickey of Cordell, and Lisa Poole of Roosevelt; 11 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and a host of other family and friends. www.wilsonlittle.com

Roger Dale Crites

December 28, 1958 - April 8, 2026