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1947
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2024
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Omer Crafton Obituary
He was born March 29, 1947, in Metropolis, Illinois, the son of Omer R. and Velma Pitt Crafton. Omar joined the U.S. Air Force in 1967, serving two tours in Vietnam. He served as a boom operator and a member of the Stand Eval team on KC135, refueling aircrafts. Omar also participated in the Iran Hostages Conflict in 1980, Grenada in 1983, Panama Invasion in 1989 and Operation Desert Storm in 1991. He dedicated 24 years to the U.S. Air Force before his retirement in 1991.
Following his military career, Omar was committed to his community as a deputy sheriff for 15 years. He married Dorothy Washer on July 2, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The couple moved to Lakeview shortly after being married. Omar and Dorothy loved to travel together on their motorcycles. He was an active member of the North Arkansas Retreads Motorcycle Club since 2009 and was one of the directors of the Gateway Regional Retreads.
Omar is survived by his wife, Dorothy Crafton of Lakeview, Arkansas; children Chris (Valerie) Crafton and Tania Crafton; stepson Andrew (Stephanie) Firesheets; grandchildren Chance Crafton, Sydney Crafton Metoyer, Matt McKinney, Josh McKinney and Victoria Firesheets; and great-grandchild Elliot Metoyer.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life for Omar will be 3 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home in Mountain Home, Arkansas with Pastor Andrew Firesheets officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the United States Air Force and Alley-White American Legion Post 52 Honor Guards.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, American Kidney Fund or a veterans association such ase Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.
Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services-Mountain Home, Arkansas. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com
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Ray Templeton
April 29, 2024
Omar and I shared a apartment together for four years while stationed at McConnell AFB, Wichita, KS. Loved him so much, he will be missed by so many. RIP my brother.
Ray Templeton
Ken Campbell
April 26, 2024
I was stationed with Omer in the late 80's when we were both assigned to 1CEVG at Barksdale AFB, LA.
Not only was he a consummate professional, Omer was fun to be around. He was one of a kind with a quirky sense of humor. I had not seen Omer since my retirement in '90 but I reconnected with him a year or so ago. We talked about getting together, so sorry that will not happen. My sincere condolences to Dorothy and family.
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