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James Crain Obituary
He was born on March 23, 1930 at Columbus, KS, to Myrl Benjamin and Viola Mae (George) Crain.
James was educated in Columbus schools graduation from Columbus High School. He moved to California in 1948 where he worked for the Studebaker car company. He returned to Kansas in 1951 and labored at several jobs. He worked as a lab tech for Phillips Petroleum for many years before he retired. James enjoyed fishing, hunting and the outdoors in general.
In June 1977 he married Frances H. Chism in Oglesby, OK. Frances survives at their home in Bartlesville, OK. Other survivors include a son, Tony Ray and wife Debi Crain, Niotaze, KS, daughter, Gayle Ann and husband John Anderson, Bartlesville, OK, sisters, Frances and husband Dr. Robert LaForte, Pearland, TX and Betty McGowan, Grove, OK, 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
James was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Elizabeth Arlene Crain, sons, Myrlan James and David Gregory Crain, infant twin daughters, Linda and Brenda Crain, and a brother, William Dale Crain.
Funeral services will be held 10:00am Friday, December 17, 2010, at the 1st Christian Church, 211 South Pine, Nowata, OK. Burial will be in Park Cemetery, Columbus, KS, scheduled for 2:00 pm Friday.
Memorial contributions may be given to either 1st Christian Church of Nowata, OK or Center Christian Church, 3150 SW Center Rd, Columbus, KS 66725.
Benjamin Funeral Service has been entrusted to conduct these services.
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Janice Holland Spurgeon
December 18, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss....I just found out today. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Tracy Hudson-Inman
December 17, 2010
Prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Pastor Michael and Deniece Bush
December 17, 2010
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
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