Bobby Junior Criner

Bobby Junior Criner, born on December 23, 1932, in Clio, WV to the late Lawrence Abbott and Mary Criner, passed away on November 5, 2023.
Bobby Criner served in the Army at Ft. Campbell, KY and fought in the Korean war. He was a cannoneer and was awarded the Parachute Badge, National Defense Service and Good Conduct Medal.
Dad worked all his life as a mechanic - big machinery in the mine stripping coal fields and vehicles. He always enjoyed working with his hands. One of the joys of his life was sitting on the porch and playing the guitar and singing to us as we were growing up. His other joy was seeing his children and grandchildren as often as he could.
Survivors include his sons Gary Criner & wife Tammy of Michigan City, IN; Bob Criner & wife Theresa of Akron, OH; BJ Criner of Elkview WV; daughters Patricia Crager & husband Michael of Lufkin, TX; Bonnie Fogal & husband Frank of Houston, TX and Delma Kelley of Lufkin, TX; Tammy Newsome & husband Forest of Broughton, IL; Joanna Hanshaw & husband Curt of Akron, OH; Debbie Campbell & husband Dennis of Akron, OH; Sisters: Kay Boggs & Roy of Clio, WV; Berniece Armstead, of Akron, OH; 22 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death his sons, Robert Criner and Michael Criner, daughter, Mary Hockensmith and granddaughter, Kaitlin Criner; brothers Ray Criner, Hubert Criner and Don Jett and sister Mae Short.
There are no services planned at this time. A memorial graveside will be held at later date.