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Obituary

Claude Edward Criss, Jr, 67, of Oklahoma City, entered into God’s Kingdom at 5:01 PM on October 13th, 2023 under the care of hospice at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City.

Claude Criss was born in Oklahoma City to Clois Elizabeth and Claude Edward Criss Sr., one of three children. He is survived by his brother, Harold Watson, his sister, Wanda Farrell, and his daughter, Emily Criss. Claude was preceded in death by his wife, Anne …

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Memories & condolences

I'm so sorry for your loss Emily. I have some very fond memories of your dad. He was always entertaining with his stori…
I'm so sorry for your loss Emily. I have some very fond memories of your dad. He was always enterta…
I'm so sorry for your loss Emily. I have some very fond memories…
Uncle Claude was almost 4 years older than I was. We had so much fun together when we had a chance to visit every month…
Uncle Claude was almost 4 years older than I was. We had so much fun together when we had a chance …
Uncle Claude was almost 4 years older than I was. We had so much…
Emily, Claude was our family's pride and joy!  An unexpected gift from the Lord to our step-father who raised me and my…
Emily, Claude was our family's pride and joy!  An unexpected gift from the Lord to our step-father …
Emily, Claude was our family's pride and joy!  An unexpected gif…

Sending you my love and prayers, Emily. 

Claude was my uncle but only 6 years older than I. We called him Claudie back i…

Sending you my love and prayers, Emily. 

Claude was my uncle but only 6 years older than I. We calle…

Sending you my love and prayers, Emily. 

Claude was my uncle but …

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What were Claude's favorite foods?
Meat and potatoes, always! He was a sucker for good barbecue and lemon meringue pie.
Meat and potatoes, always! He was a sucker for good barbecue and lemon meringue pie.
Meat and potatoes, always! He was a sucker for good barbecue and lemon meringue pie.

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Born

May 24th, 1956
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Graduated from high school

1975
Northwest Classen High School, Northwest 27th Street, Oklahoma City, OK
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Passed away

October 13th, 2023
Oklahoma City, OK

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Resurrection Memorial Cemetery

7500 West Britton Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73132
Absolute Economical Funeral Home
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Absolute Economical Funeral Home

Mercy Hospice - Quailbrook
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