Wayne Dennis Baldridge 88, a retired meat cutter, passed from this life Saturday, June 8, 2019. He was born January 29, 1931 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Swimmer and Dessie Baldridge. Wayne was the captain of his high school football team, something of which he was very proud of. He was always a big sports fan. Wayne loved children, when they had family gatherings he would much rather spend his time with the kids than the grownups.

Wayne is survived by his 5 children, Gable Baldridge of West Hollywood California, David Beree and his wife Sandi of Talala, Oklahoma, Mike Beree and his wife Sherry of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Leslie Cruzen Millwee and her husband Bill of Palm Springs, California, LaDonna Cruzen Hurt and her husband Gregg also of Palm Springs, California. He is also survived by his grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister Louise Painter; brother Jack Baldridge and a host of nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Bud Swimmer, Glen Baldridge, sisters, Wilma and Rose Ann.

There will be a visitation with family present on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 from 6:00-8:00p.m. at Traditions Funeral Home. Services will be 10:00a.m., Thursday, June 13, 2019 at First Baptist Church, 306 E. Camden, Kellyville, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Claremore, Oklahoma.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Kellyville Booster Club.

Services will be under the direction of Tradition Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 35 S. Main, Kellyville, Oklahoma, 918-247-7373.