Theodore Martin Critchfield

Theodore Martin Critchfield obituary

Theodore Martin Critchfield

Theodore Critchfield Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home - Borden on Jul. 30, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Theodore Martin Critchfield, age 97, of Borden passed away Monday, July 28, 2025. He was born November 17, 1927 in Indianapolis.

Theodore was a retired Army veteran, having joined the service on his 17th birthday during World War II, served tours of combat as an infantryman during the Korean War, and continued his service of 23 years through the Vietnam War era. He was also a retired college professor.

He is survived by his sons, Ken Critchfield and Ray Critchfield.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Izumi Ogata Critchfield.

Services will be held Monday, August 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Madison with full military honors.

Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with funeral care.

www.hughestaylor.net

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Theodore's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Theodore Critchfield's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Theodore Critchfield's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?