Roy Cravens

December 10, 1955 – June 15, 2025

Roy Cravens, 69, of Arkansas City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, at William Newton Hospital in Winfield, Kansas, surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren.

Born in Joplin, Missouri, on December 10, 1955, to Wayne Eugene Cravens and Merle (Cleveland) Cravens, Roy eventually settled in Arkansas City with his wife and children.

Roy is survived by his wife, Nina Cravens; children Justin Cravens, Shannon Cravens, and Chanse Cravens (Kristi), all of Arkansas City; and Jesse Ybarra (Elisha) of Loveland, Colorado. He is also survived by his father-in-law, Sonny Moore.

He is survived by grandchildren Peyton Snivley (Tyson), Gunner, Anna, Hayden Cravens, Cynae, Mason, Morgan, and Justice Ybarra.

Roy is also survived by siblings Donna Stubbs, Sonya Scott (Randy), and Kim Hutchinson (Mike), all of Arkansas City; Waynette Sims of Haysville; and Lynn Hill of Wichita, as well as numerous nieces and nephews who he loved dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne Eugene and Merle Cravens; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Moore; sister, Carolyn Hiatt; brothers-in-law, Mike Stubbs, Bob Hill, and John Hiatt; and grandparents, Myrtle and Lawrence Cleveland.

Roy's family and friends will remember him fondly for his humor, strength, love of OU football, guitar playing, and spending time with his family. He leaves a lasting legacy of love and warmth.

Service will be at Parker Cemetery in Arkansas City, Saturday, July 5th, at 10 A.M. Immediately followed by a celebration of life at 2321 Sherwood Rd, Arkansas City.