Cratis Bowling

Cratis Christopher Bowling was born September 15, 1949 in Blanchard, Oklahoma to James Walton and Georgia (Merriman) Bowling. He passed away at home south of Tuttle on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at the age of 65. He married Melba Jo Caldwell on August 23, 1974 in Wichita Falls, Texas. They have lived in the Tuttle area since 1974. He worked for Oklahoma Natural Gas for 38 years, retiring in 2005. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tuttle. He is preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters: Mattie Lee Flowers and Rena Elizabeth Rider; and a brother, Jack William Bowling. Mr. Bowling is survived by his wife, Melba Jo Bowling 3 daughters: Elizabeth Tracy Bowling and Clint Shultz Jody and Josh Bailey Shelly and Cody Henderson Grandchildren: Devon Bowling, Christopher Bowling, Gracie Jo Bowling, Skyla Jo Bowling, Brittany Bailey, Elizabeth Bailey, Josh Bailey, Gentry Henderson and Toby Henderson A brother, George and Pat Bowling 3 sisters: Sue Mayfield and Jimmie and Jim Broadbent Judy Bowling