James Harold Crittenden, Sr., 87, of Madill, passed away Friday Oct 2, 2026 after a long battle with heart disease and related medical issues.
James was a retired truck driver and member of the Teamsters Union 886 in OKC. He was a mechanic, former race car driver and an avid fisherman.
He was devoted to his beloved wife, Carolyn Crittenden, loving father to James Crittenden, Jr. of Madill, Jeannie Crittenden-Campbell of Madill, Jerry Crittenden of OKC, Vickey Kennedy of Norman, Okla., James “Pat” Malone of Madill and Tina Malone of Austin, Texas.
He was a proud grandfather to Val Clark of Edmond, Ok, Charlie Crittenden of Springfield, Mo, Ashley Crittenden of Missouri, Brooke Hickman wife of Richard Hickman of Madill, Brittney Rose wife of Garhett Rose of OKC, Mayree Beth Fisher, Myriah Hood of OKC, and Ian Kennedy of Norman, OK.
He was also blessed with great-grandchildren; Aspen Holder of OKC, Royal Rose of OKC, Rhylee Hood of Gutherie, Okla. and Kaidyn, Fenway and Boston Neal of OKC.
James was a man of faith and a long term member of Little City Baptist Church where a reception will be held after the services.
Services will be held at 2 p.m., Oct 7, 2026, at Brown’s Funeral Home in Madill, Okla.
