Gregory Allen Cruzen of Tulsa, OK, passed away peacefully in his home on the morning of October 20th, 2020 after a brief battle with Covid-19, surrounded by love. Greg was 67 years of age. Greg was a true man of God – a beacon of love and light who put everyone in his life first. Greg enjoyed many hobbies, but he loved nothing more than bringing his family together and traveling with his beautiful wife. Greg graduated from Centralia High School in 1971, where he was on the golf team. He was an avid fan of all sports, particularity football and baseball. Greg was also quite the dog lover – he and Nancy have four dogs: Rocky, Sophiee, Fergie and Zoe. Greg enjoyed a successful career in real estate, finance and the car business.
The memorial service and celebration of life will be held at Floral Haven in Broken Arrow, OK at 3 p.m. on Friday October 30th. The live stream service can be viewed at http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/39117. Memorials can be mailed to First Apostolic Church P.O. Box 1247 Centralia, IL 62801.
Greg is survived by his wife of 27 years, Nancy Cruzen of Tulsa, OK; his Mother, Suzanne Gherardini of Centralia, IL; his two sons Tim (Stevie) and Michael (Diane) both of Arvada, CO; his sister, Kim (Tim) Copple of Centralia, IL; nephew, Matthew (Amanda) Copple of Centralia, IL; niece, Kacie (Ryan) McIntosh of Carlyle, IL; great nieces, Laney and Londyn McIntosh of Carlyle, IL; great nephews, Jorden and Ayden Heath of Centralia, IL; Krista (Jeff) Sherrill of Sperry, OK; David (Kyleigh) Klein of Tulsa, OK; Katie (Tim) Fahrenbach of Tulsa, OK; and Charlotte (Eric) Howard of Nashville, TN. Greg and Nancy have 14 grandchildren, playing an active role in each and every one of their lives.
Greg is proceeded in death by his Fathers, Don Cruzen and Onorio Gherardini, and his Mother and Father-in-law Jean and Ken Malloy.
