Oliver K. Cadle
11 July 1938- 26 April 2025
Oliver Keith Cadle, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, lovingly known as “Poppy,” passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born July 11, 1938, in Sandstone, West Virginia to Elder Kenneth and Gladys “Patty” Cadle. Keith was very patriotic and extremely proud of his many years of service with the USAF as a C-130 aircraft mechanic at Duke Field. He loved traveling, watching football, and spending time with his family and friends.
Keith is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Christine Cadle, his parents, and his best friend Dennis Wirth. He is survived by his two daughters, Mindy Cadle Swihart and husband Kelly of Jasper, Alabama, and Melissa Cadle Ballard of Valparaiso; his brothers Jerry Cadle and wife Susie, and David Cadle and wife Shirley, both of Crestview; seven grandchildren, Arianne Huntsman, Samuel, Morgan, and Anna Swihart, Tavish Frederick, Kaitlyn and Jameson Ballard; and six great-grandchildren Azriel, Toby, Tristan, Aurora, Layla, and Olive.
A time of visitation will be held Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Whitehurst Powell Funeral Home from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. with service starting at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Alaqua United Methodist Church cemetery in DeFuniak Springs. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Palm Chapel Primitive Baptist Church in Crestview or any charity of your choosing in Keith’s memory.
Arrangements are entrusted to Whitehurst Powell Funeral Home in Crestview. Guest book and condolences are available online at www.whitehurstpowellfuneralhome.com
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Yet another Duke Family member,Oliver (Keith) Cadlepassed away on April 26, 2025 at the age of 86. He worked as a Crew Chief on the flight line for most of his long career at Duke Field and truly loved his job, and the people around him. Keith was a well liked and highly respected member of the Duke Family who served his country and the 919 SOW with great pride. He will be dearly missed by all, including his Duke Field Family. Please Please keep his family in your prayers as they make their way through this difficult time.