Craig A. Ankney, 64

Craig A. Ankney, 64, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family.  Craig was born on March 8, 1960, in Defiance, Ohio, son of the late Harold and Karen (Dimock) Ankney.  He was a 1978 graduate of Fairview High School.  Craig worked as a machinist at Waynes Industrial Services in Mounds, Oklahoma.  He was a member of the Hicksville Eagles Aerie #2556, where he was worthy past president, and where he enjoyed volunteering.  Craig enjoyed putzing around on his bike, working in his yard, and helping his neighbors.

Surviving is his daughter, Amber (Sam Graber) Ankney of Hicksville, Ohio; two granddaughters, Taylor (Cody) Warncke of Stryker, Ohio, and Brooke Squires of Defiance, Ohio; two great-grandsons, Jameson and Jack; his stepfather, Wayne Hughes of Mounds, Oklahoma; three siblings, Kristi (Freddie Price) Mays of McKinney, Texas, Annette Ankney of Boise, Idaho, and Brent (Beth) Ankney of Mounds, Oklahoma.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation for Craig A. Ankney will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 706 N. Main Street, Hicksville, where an Eagle Ritual will begin promptly at 7:00 P.M.  A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home with family member and Pastor Max Begley officiating.  Private inurnment will take place in Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be directed to the family, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family or memories may be shared at www.oberlinturnbull.com

Visitation

Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home – Hicksville Chapel

  • 706 N. Main Street
    Hicksville, OH 43526

Celebration of Life

Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home – Hicksville Chapel

  • 706 N. Main Street
    Hicksville, OH 43526

Private Inurnment at a later date

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