Carl Dean

Crowley

Carl Dean Crowley, 95, of Stillwater, formerly of Norman, died Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at his home. Carl was born on January 8, 1931, in Blanchard, Oklahoma, to Ray Larue Crowley and Rosie Ellen (McCutchen) Crowley. He grew up in the Blanchard/Dibble area, and he proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. As a proud veteran, Carl served his country with honor and integrity. After being honorably discharged from the Air Force, Carl graduated from East Central University in Ada with a Bachelor's Degree.  He married the love of his life, Melba Joyce Byrd, on March 26, 1959, in Durant, Oklahoma.

Carl was longtime member of Blue Lakes Baptist Church in Norman and worked as a computer programmer for the FAA for many years until his retirement. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, and tinkering with his tractor. He also enjoyed going to garage sales and refurbishing old cars, especially 1965 and 1966 Mustangs.  His greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family. 

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Melba Crowley; one son, Chris Crowley; a brother, R.J. Crowley; and a sister, Margaret McKinney.

His is survived by his daughter, Lori Pumphrey of Broken Arrow; his son, Greg Crowley and wife, Shelly, of Kansas; five grandchildren, Dustin Crowley and fiancée, Jessica Cline of Blanchard, Lauren Brown and husband, Caleb of Kansas, Karis Johnson and husband, Gage, of Broken Arrow, Josh Pumphrey and wife, Anna, of Shawnee, and Hannah Pumphrey of Broken Arrow; eight great grandchildren, Kayson, Kinzley, Sadie, Evelyn, Herschel, Arlo, Dottie, and Lincoln; two sisters, Martha Swanson of Dewey, and Marie Nalley of Broken Arrow; a brother-in-law Jimmy McKinney of Blanchard; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other loved ones and friends.

Carl led his family with quiet strength, heartfelt advice, unconditional love, and unwavering support in times of need. He was unconditionally loved and left an incredible legacy in the lives of all his family.

A viewing for family and friends will be held from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the funeral home with family present to greet friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel in Blanchard with Greg Crowley. Burial will follow in the Blanchard Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.