of Jonesboro, AR

June 15, 1933 - July 29, 2021

Arthur Rayborn ''Bud'' Craft, 88, of Jonesboro, ended his earthly journey Thursday, July 29, 2021 at the Green House Cottages of Belle Meade in Paragould and began his heavenly journey . He was born June 15, 1933 in Lake City to John E. and Inez (Moore) Craft. Bud worked for International Harvester Tractor for many years. He owned and operated a mobile home park. He always said he worked for three different banks and never left his office where he was an agriculture loan officer. He was a devote Christian member of Community Fellowship Church.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, J.C. Craft.

Those left behind to cherish the wonderful memories of Bud include his wife of 9 years, Carolyn Sue (Whitaker) Craft; two step-sons, Tony (Ashley) Whitaker, SR of Paragould and Tracy (Debra) Whitaker of Walcott; a step-daughter, Tina (Terry) Davis of Jonesboro; numerous step-grandchildren; his nearest living relatives, a nephew, John (Paula) Craft of Jonesboro; and great-nephews, Jason (Whitney) Craft of Hot Springs and Jonathan (Shaunna) Hays of Jonesboro.

Chapel services will be 12 pm Monday, August 2, 2021 at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro with Chad Wood and Dave Burgess officiating. Interment will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 10:30 am until time of the service.

Tony Whitaker, Tracy Whitaker, Randy Baugh, Jonathan Hays and Terry Davis will serve as pallbearers. Ray Noles, Ed Vaughn, Bob Hannah, Mike Crisher, Bob Hanson, Bill Oglesby and Fred Pearson will serve as honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests lasting memorials be make to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place , Memphis, TN 38105.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com