James Earl Cronin

James Earl Cronin was born on September 15th, 1966 and entered into rest on May 28, 2022 at the age of 55 years. He is the son of James & Earlene Cronin, the middle child of 3. He is preceded in death by his mother, Earlene Cronin. Survivors include his wife, Gayle Cronin, of the home; father James Cronin of Stroud, OK; son, Josh Cronin of Calera, OK; daughter, Jennifer Cronin and husband Josh of Cartwright, OK; 2 grandsons, Brody Lee and Beau James; step-son, Andrew Handley of Stroud, OK; step-daughter Emmy McDonald and husband Bradley of Bentonville, AR; sister Debbie Henley and husband Tim of Kendrick, OK; brother, Jeff Cronin and wife Leslie of Sapulpa, OK. ; nieces and nephews, Ashley Cronin Aaby, Kelsey Harris and husband Kiel, Courtney Monson and husband Kris, Jared Henley and wife Ashley, Justin Henley; great nieces and nephews, Kambri, Kyndal, Brock, Karsyn, and Cleeta. And many, many more family members and friends. James unknowingly met the love of his life, Gayle Ailey, in the Stroud Class of 1984 connecting later to build their lives and farm together. They married May 14, 2021. James Earl loved the Lord. He loved his church and church family. At the First Baptist Church in Stroud, America he served as a men’s Sunday school teacher, member of the finance team and chairman of the building and grounds. James Earl was employed at Bearwood Concepts as the VP of Manufacturing for 10 years. His commitment throughout the entire company and the love for his employees is unprecedented. Before joining us at Bearwood in Tulsa, OK, he was employed at Cardinal Glass in Durant, OK for 6 years and it all started at Kiwkset in Bristow, OK & Denison, TX for 24 years.