Emil Wayne Crider

Emil “Wayne” Crider, 88 of Marion, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Wayne was born September 29, 1936 as one of twelve children to his parents William “Will” and Rose Thompson Crider.
Wayne was known by all that knew him for his great work ethic, love of God, passionate political beliefs, his love of family, and he was held in highest esteem as their Patriarch. He was their leader, teacher and friend. He was the best Husband, Daddy and Papaw.
Wayne was married to the love of his life Cora “Allen” Sexton Crider for 65 years until her death in January 2023.
Wayne made his living in the Underground Construction field laying utility, water and sewer. He was the owner of Wayne Crider and Sons Construction. He was always a firm believer that there was nothing that a good roll of duct tape and bailing wire couldn’t fix.
Wayne was a member of Southland Baptist Temple in Paducah and Deer Creek Church in Sheridan. He was very passionate and volunteered his time and provided workers every year for preparation of the annual Hurricane Camp and Revival services. He always felt it was the least that he could do to make sure that the campground, cabins and tabernacle was in tip top shape and ready for the preaching of the Lord’s word.
He was known to be a master bar-b-quer and his ribs and brisket were something to write home about.
He enjoyed vintage cars and old trucks, a good gray horse and a rodeo, and in his younger years he enjoyed tramping through the woods on a fall night with his coon dogs. He was also known to hit a few muddy fields for a good run with his Chevy truck.
He is survived by; his daughter, Leslie (Tony) Davenport of Paducah; his son, Jarrett (Stacey) Crider of Joy; seven grandchildren, Tait, Tyler, Tonylynn, Tara, Taylor, Carly and Mason; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dean Cone of FL. And Phyllis Clowers of Oliver Springs, TN.; one nephew, Roger Steward of Marion; several wonderful nieces and nephews.
Wayne was preceded in death by; his wife, Cora Allen Crider and son, Stewart Wayne; his parents, Will and Rose Crider; three brothers, Bill, Rob and Jim Crider; seven sisters, Juanita, Martha, Rosanell, Lonnie, Helen, Madeline and Iris.
A special thank you to Wayne’s excellent in-home caregivers, Patsy, Amanda, Aela and to Compassus Care.
Funeral service will be at 3PM Saturday, April 19, 2025 in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services with Bro. Gary Hardesty officiating.
Burial will follow at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion, KY.
Friends may visit with the family Saturday, from 11AM until the funeral hour at the funeral home.
Condolences may also be left online at boydfuneraldirectors,com