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DAVID CRAIGHEAD Obituary

March 8, 1931 - January 19, 2016 MIDWEST CITY David Craighead was born in Galatz, Romania to American missionary parents. He was an advocate of Peace, Education and for the Poor, Homeless, and Underprivileged. From 1973-1989 David served in the OK House of Representatives, representing District 95 in MWC. During his tenure as State Rep, he acted as Asst. Majority Floor Leader, as well as Chairman of these Committees: House Education, Special Joint on Int'l Development, and Municipal Gov't. After 16 years of Legislative service, David remained involved at the State Capital as Lobbyist for the OK Conference of Churches & the Head Injury Foundation. Having received his BA degree in English and Journalism from Baylor University, David worked as Editor, Reporter, and Columnist for newspapers in TX and OK. His numerous Creative Writing works include Books, Poems, Magazine Articles, and Plays. He was heavily involved in Civic and Social activities and organizations at the state and local level such as Toastmasters and Rotary, plus Amnesty Int'l. David was also a Political Activist, participating in rallies and protests. He served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict. After 84 years, David is survived by his wife Betty, two daughters Gail & Ruth, son-in-law Thomas Henderson, two grandsons Trip & Brady, brother Eugene and sister Evelyn. Services are Sat. 1pm at Mayflower Congregational Church in OKC.

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Published by Oklahoman on Jan. 22, 2016.

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Mihai Ciuca

May 27, 2016

For Wayne Mills:
I've got your message but I have no way to reply since the system does not let me do it. Could you please contact me on the email address I provided in my first message or can you give me your email address please? Thanks and best regards!

Mihai Ciuca

May 24, 2016

David's parents were missionaries in Romania (mostly in Bessarabia and Bukovina) for about 20yrs, between WWI and WWII. Unfortunately very little is known about that nowaday. I'm a Romanian Christian man working to write a book about that time right now. I hope someone from David's family can contact me by email on this address:
mihai [at] prologos [dot] ro

Thank you!

David at Amnesty's Write For Rights in 2012 at the Full Circle Bookstore with Lydia Polley and Stephany Burns.

Rena Guay

January 28, 2016

David was a faithful participant in Amnesty OKC, showing his commitment to human rights on a global level. He was a humble person, but made his love for his fellow human travelers well known through his actions. We will miss him at the meetings and actions. Condolences to his family and other friends, who have lost a wonderful man from their lives.

Bill Bryant

January 25, 2016

I first met David more than 35 years ago when he was a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Later, we belonged to a small Christian house group with monthly meetings. We shared a lot of common interests. I was always happy to see David and Betty in attendance at functions sponsored by our local chapters of the United Nations Association and Amnesty International.

I always looked up to David. He was friendly and wise, always a gentleman.

Lisa Baird

January 22, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with ya'll Craighead Family. <3

wayne mills

January 22, 2016

I lived over the fence from David's mother and father. Being a retired officer on the
Midwest City Police dept. I was friends with
his parents as well as David. David was a very kind and caring person knowing him was
a real honor. David had very interesting stories of his time in the foreign missionary days his spent. This world needs
more people like David.

Paul & Carolyn Meeks & Family

January 21, 2016

Craighead Family: Sorry for your loss, I remember your family when you went to Meadowood Baptist in M W C, Ok. We'll keep you in our prayers. Thank God he knew the Lord and he is now with him.

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3901 NW 63rd St., Oklahoma City, OK

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