Audie L. Cravey, 92, of Center, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born June 21, 1919 in West Hamilton to Nathan Alexander Cravey and Alice Jean Blum Cravey. Mr. Cravey served as a Corporal in the United States Army during WWII and was a member of Disabled American Veterans. He was of the Baptist Faith.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Monday, April 23, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, April 23, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Carl Smith officiating. A Military Honors Graveside service will follow at West Hamilton Cemetery under the direction of VFW Post #8904.
Pallbearers will be Steve Barr, Charles Barr, Johnny Barr, Charles Cook, Donny Moody, Tommy Moody, Don Moody, Henry Hudspeth, Matt Haddox and Loy Sonmor.
He is survived by:
Son: Billy Gene Cravey and wife, Gwen of Center
Daughter: Lynda White and husband, John of Center
Grandson: Nathan Boyd Cravey and wife, Allison of Ft. Worth
Granddaughter: Johanna Vickers and husband, Vance of Corrigan
Great Grandchildren:
Kate Bella Cravey
Logan, Laney and Lawson Vickers.
Brother: Alexander Cravey of San Diego
Sister: Lawanda Bell of Rancho Cucamonga, California
Numerous nieces and nephews
A host of friends
Preceded in death by:
Parents: Nathan Alexander Cravey & Alice Jean Blum Cravey
Wife: Sybil Cravey
A number of brothers and sisters