Photo courtesy of Traditions Funeral and Cremation Services - Kellyville
Kellyville, Oklahoma
Jan 29, 1931 – Jun 8, 2019
Wayne Dennis Baldridge 88, a retired meat cutter, passed from this life Saturday, June 8, 2019. He was born January 29, 1931 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Swimmer and Dessie Baldridge. Wayne was the captain of his high school football team, something of which he was very proud of. He was always a big sports fan. Wayne loved children, when they had family gatherings he would much rather spend his time with the kids than the grownups.
Wayne is survived by his 5 children, Gable Baldridge of West Hollywood California, David Beree and his wife Sandi of Talala, Oklahoma, Mike Beree and his wife Sherry of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Leslie Cruzen Millwee and her husband Bill of Palm Springs, California, LaDonna Cruzen Hurt and her husband Gregg also of Palm Springs, California. He is also survived by his grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister Louise Painter; brother Jack Baldridge and a host of nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Bud Swimmer, Glen Baldridge, sisters, Wilma and Rose Ann.
There will be a visitation with family present on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 from 6:00-8:00p.m. at Traditions Funeral Home. Services will be 10:00a.m., Thursday, June 13, 2019 at First Baptist Church, 306 E. Camden, Kellyville, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Claremore, Oklahoma.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Kellyville Booster Club.
Services will be under the direction of Tradition Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 35 S. Main, Kellyville, Oklahoma, 918-247-7373.
Read MoreWe'll miss his sharp wit and sometimes sharper opinions!
Creek County Democrats
July 18, 2019
In the small town of Kellyville lived a man we all knew, he hung out at the gas station and would always talk to you.
Sometimes about the weather, sometimes about the rain, sometimes he just wanted to talk about the game,
Any sport in any Town it didn't matter that's where he'd be found, Monday through Friday at every sporting event he cheered for Kellyville but that's not why he went.
He went for the people, the kids he all knew some were his relatives but...
Tony McCarthy
June 16, 2019 | Kellyville, OK | Family
I will miss you Grandpa. You always made me feel loved.
CRYSTAL CALDWELL
June 10, 2019 | TULSA, OK | Family
Wayne made Kellyville a better town. He loved the kids and they loved him. He will be missed. Prayers to his family.
Linda Keith
June 10, 2019 | Sapulpa, OK | Acquaintance
Thank you, Wayne for all your support over the years to Kellyville athletics and being such a loyal part of the Kellyville community. Prayers to the Baldridge family. You will be greatly missed my friend!! Kellyville Baseball and Softball
Kevin Nance
June 09, 2019 | Kellyville, OK | Friend
Prayers for Waynes family
Mike Bilby
June 08, 2019 | Sapulpa
So very sorry for the families loss. Prayers sent. Wayne will definitely be missed
Bo and Renee Brumley
June 08, 2019 | Kellyville, OK | Friend
You will be missed my friend but you have left my family with many memories.Thank you for being such a good friend to my family. We loved you dearly.
Marie Stephens
June 08, 2019 | Kellyville, OK | Friend
