Wesley Ethan Criddle
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Lakewood, CO - Wesley Ethan Criddle, 36, passed away on November 5, 2020 in Pensacola, FL. He was born January 28, 1984 in West Point to Karen Hankins Butler and Tommie Lee Criddle. Wesley was a loving son, brother and friend to all that knew him or came in contact with him. He was a hard working man who took pride in keeping up the family property, as well as everyone elses. He loved children and had a special bond with his nephew Ethan Ryder Criddle. Wesley was an outdoor person who loved going to the beach, kayaking and hunting with his mom. Wesley enjoyed writing poetry and playing keyboards in his spare time. He entered the army under the "buddy plan" with his brother Troy. They went through basic, medical and airborn training together. Wesley went on to Ranger school where he received his Ranger Tab and Tan Beret. He served 3 years in the United States Army.
Graveside services and burial will be Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, at Sunset of Angels Cemetery in western Clay County with Military Honors. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.
Survivors include his partner Alexandra Ford of Lakewood, CO; his Father Tommie Lee Criddle (Kim) of Conroe, TX, mother Karen Butler (Brian) of Rogers, AR; his brothers, Troy Criddle, III (Geri) of Indialantic, FL, Monte Larsen of Texas, Danny Butler of Florida and one nephew Ethan Ryder Criddle. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Troy D. Sr. and Dola Thompson Criddle, a sister; Dakota Larsen, an aunt; Katherine Criddle Morton Calvert and an uncle; Troy D. Criddle, Jr.
Pallbearers will be Paul Pine, Chad Wilder, Gregory Bennett, Josh Towe, Jordan Lockwood and Michael Kennedy.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Harley Diamond.
Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com
Calvert Funeral Home
P.O. Box 77
West Point, MS 39773