Don "Duck" Crofford

Don "Duck" Crofford, 65, of Odessa, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2007, in Odessa.Don was born June 1, 1941 in Lubbock, Texas to W.B. and Marie Crofford. He married Karren Fletcher on September 19, 1959 in Odessa."Duck" was a Texan at heart, but traveled around the country and the world. He was a self made man with a lot of pride. He worked hard to insure the safety and security of his family. His grandchildren and great grandchildren loved their "Poppo". Don was a loving husband and father, who was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was loved by all.Survivors include his wife, Karren of Odessa; a son, Don P. Crofford and his wife, Holly of Cleburne; three daughters, Carrie Crofford of Huntington Beach, California, Kristin and her husband, Hal Seeley of Sunrise Beach, Texas, and Kelly and her husband, Gary Sanders of Ropesville, Texas; six granddaughters; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Ellen Sasser of Iowa Park, Texas and Helen and her husband, Lou Pepper of Burleson; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ginger and Bobby Fletcher; five nieces and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, W.B., his mother, Marie, his sister, Virginia and his brother, Jerry.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Hospice House, 903 N Sam Houston, Odessa, TX 79761.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,