Donald R. Crockett

Donald R. Crockett age 92, of Grove, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday February 12th, 2023, at his home. Don was born on April 30, 1930 to John and Goldie (Threewitt) Crockett in Grove, Oklahoma where he grew up and graduated from high school, class of 1948. Immediately after graduation, Don enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served his country for four years. After returning from the service, Don attended Oklahoma State university and received a Doctorate in veterinary medicine. On August 18, 1957 Don married the love of his life Patti Jo Beauchamp in Grove, Oklahoma. Upon graduation in 1958 he joined Dr. Owen Denney and practiced in Vinita until returning to Grove in 1964 when he and Patti and opened Crockett Veterinary Clinic, which he continued to operate until 2022. Don was a fun-loving man with a dry sense of humor and a joy to be around. He was always helpful and willing to assist in anything that he was called upon to do. He was a ‘talker’ and a ‘storyteller’, many times entertaining family and friends by sharing his life experiences. He loved to fly and obtained his pilot’s license and greatly enjoyed flying his own Navion plane. Quail hunting and fishing were two of his pastimes that gave him great pleasure. Horses were a particular enjoyment to him, and he raised many over his lifetime. Don was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Grove. He will be greatly missed by his church family and friends, as well as a multitude of past clients, patients and acquaintances. Don was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, 3 sisters, 4 brothers and 3 infant siblings. Left to cherish his memory, his children Sandy Robison (Sam) of Grove; Jeff Crockett (Darlene) of Grove; Todd Crockett (Elizabeth) of Grove; brother Gary Crockett of Weatherford, Texas; 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. There will be a visitation for Don from 5-7pm on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Nichols-Stephens Funeral Service, and Graveside Services and Military Rites by the Grove Ritual Team will be conducted at 11 am Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Buzzard Cemetery. The family requests that donations in Don’s name be made to the American Diabetes Association.

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Donald R. Crockett

April 30, 1930 - February 12, 2023