Obituary of Orval Cragle

Orval E. Cragle, Jr., a resident of Benson, Arizona since 1971, passed away on July 14, 2013. Born in Hunlock Creek, Pennsylvania on March 13, he was 82 years old. Orval served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. He retired from the U.S. Army as Sgt. 1st Class for the Army Security Agency after serving 20 years repairing vehicles in the Motor Pool Division. His love of cars, led to Ford Motor Company where he was employed until retirement. He was a member of the Benson VFW, enjoyed listening to audio books, watching animal shows and listening to old-time country music. He is survived by his six children: Orval E. Cragle III and wife Cynthia, Laura Cragle Hatch and husband Gordon, Paul M. Cragle and wife Lisa, Teddy A. Cragle, Marie C. Cragle, and Chris A. Cragle. His stepchildren Eric Norton and wife Barbara, Melinda Norton and partner Diane, and Tammy Bleil and husband Mark. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren and one great grandchild and one sister Cora and brother Alvin who reside in Pennsylvania. Our entire family is very thankful for the loving care our brother Teddy gave to Dad for the past few years. A service will be held on Friday, July 19 at 10:00 a.m. at the Angel Valley Funeral Home, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., Tucson, AZ.