Kenne W. Crudup's Obituary
Kenneth W. Crudup, age 91, of Fayetteville passed away Thursday August 28, 2025 in Fayetteville. He was born January 16, 1934 in Fayetteville to Milton and Lois Crudup. Kenneth has been a longtime member of Center Street Church of Christ in Fayetteville. While attending Center Street he served as an elder for 40 years. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Crudup, daughter, Karen Hadley and his sister, Betty Jo. He worked in lumber sales and enjoyed woodworking. In his later years he enjoyed baking cookies and brownies for everyone he met.
He is survived by his grandson, Ben Hadley and his wife Laney of Farmington; son in law Robb Hadley of Farmington; great grandchildren, Paisley Hadley and soon to be born Kamden Hadley; nieces, Connie Ball of Fayetteville, Sheila Kovach of Little Rock; one nephew, Rick McWhorter of Fayetteville and many great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5 pm – 7pm Friday September 5, 2025 at Center Street Church of Christ. Funeral service will be 10:00 am Saturday at Center Street Church of Christ with burial to follow in Fairview Memorial Gardens under the direction of Moore’s Chapel in Fayetteville. Because he was an avid Razorback fan, we ask that everyone wear Razorback Red. He would have loved that.
Memorial contributions may be made to Center Street Church, 310 West Center Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
To place an online tribute, please visit www.bernafuneralhomes.com
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