David LeRoy Cronin

David LeRoy Cronin was born February 6, 1976 in Des Moines, Iowa to Delores Mae (Collins) and Paul Edward (J.R.) Cronin Jr. He passed from this life on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at his home in Waurika at the age of 36.

He graduated from Waurika High School in 1995. He worked at Bill's Fish House as a cook for over 21 years. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his boys. He loved watching WWE Raw & Smackdown with his boys in the evenings. He had also taken his boys to see WWE Raw in Wichita Falls, Texas in the past few years. He was also an avid animal lover, & loved walking his dogs. He also loved to play basketball with his boys. He enjoyed cook-outs with family. He has always been strongly family oriented.

He is survived by the mother of his children Shanda Cockrell and sons Riley David Cronin and Carson Reece Cronin. His mothers- Auntie Chris Roberts, Delores Cronin, step-mother - Fay Cronin Foster and grandmother - Jackie Cronin. He is also survived by sisters - Tracy Woods and husband Lee and their son Braden, Meletta Hines and Meleah Lawrence, cousins - Michael and Jennifer Roberts, aunt - Lori Garr. He is also survived by numerous other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his dad JR Cronin and grandparents - Paul Edward Cronin Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Collins.

Graveside service will be Monday, October 22, 2012 at 2:00PM at Addington Cemetery with Dr. Bob Harrison officiating. Burial is under the direction of Dudley Funeral Home in Waurika. Visitation will be Monday from 10AM - 1PM.

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