Ed and June Critchfield

Ed was born on November 28, 1932 in Sandyville, West Virginia, to Samuel Dennis Critchfield and Ruth Miller Critchfield. Ed grew up in Sandyville and became an accomplished piano player in his early teens. Ed attended Ravenswood High School and graduated as Co-Salutatorian in 1950. He attended Marshall University for several years and then graduated from Ohio State University with a BS in Business Administration in 1955. Ed served in the Army from 1955 to 1957 where he spent a lot of time typing and he regularly played tennis. On March 2, 1957 Ed married Wilma June Lincicome, who preceded him in death in 2021. Ed started as an accountant for Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation in 1957 at their Ravenswood operations. While working for Kaiser, Ed moved his family to Jamaica, W.I., Spokane, Washington and Erie, Pennsylvania where he became works manager for their forging operation. In 1982, Ed started with Pyrotek in Carlisle, Pennsylvania as plant manager and in 1991 moved to the Trenton, Tennessee operation. Ed retired from Pyrotek in 2003 to focus his time on golf, card games like bridge club or hearts, and family.

Ed and June are survived by all three of their children: Debra L. Thomas, Timothy S. Critchfield, and James L. Critchfield, and their respective spouses; and 5 grandchildren. Ed’s youngest brother, Don Ray Critchfield, survives him and lives in Dawson Springs, Kentucky. Ed’s brother, Lanny Lee Critchfield, preceded him in death in 1999. Ed is survived by two sisters in-law, Wanda Jane (Snooky) Biggs of Cottonwood, Arizona and Judy Carlene Fletcher of Hoquiam, Washington and various nieces and nephews.

For the last few years, Ed received loving care from Jeanette Kirk at his home as he always wanted. The family is most grateful for the care she provided to Ed.

A memorial service will be held for Ed and June at George A. Smith and Sons Funeral Home (2812 North Highland) on Friday, June 16, 2023 at 1 pm.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GeorgeASmithandSons.com for the Critchfield family.