Donald G. Crafford
of Conway, AR
July 21, 1940 - January 15, 2022
Donald Gerry Crafford passed away peacefully on January 15, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.
Don was born July 21, 1940 to Pete & Neva Crafford in Cotton Plant, Arkansas. After graduating high school, he moved to Little Rock where he met his wife Sybil and they started their family. Later, they relocated to Conway where they managed Clements Motel with Sybil's parents for 17 years. At 36 years old, Don started at the University of Central Arkansas, where he completed his degree and became a teacher at Southside High School in Bee Branch, Arkansas. He loved his students and taught for 23 years, before retiring to focus on his grandkids and beekeeping. Don prided himself in being a husband, a father, a teacher, a Beekeeper and a small-town country boy.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sybil E. Crafford; daughter Dana E. Stobaugh; son Gerry D. Crafford (Ardel); son Gregory A. Crafford (Lisa); daughter Darla K. Crafford; granddaughter Samantha E. St. John (Justin); grandsons Alexander G. Crafford (Lauren Scott and daughter Abby Scott); Andrew J. Crafford (Danielle); Anthony K. Crafford (Shelby Pearson); great-grandsons Parker R. St. John and Lincoln A. Crafford; and brother Ervin ''Gail'' Crafford (Pat). In addition to a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and family.
Don was preceded in death by his parents Ervin ''Pete'' & Neva Crafford and his wife's parents C.D. and Flara Clements.
Memorial service will be Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 2:00PM in the chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. The family will have a visitation one hour prior to the memorial service in the chapel.
Don Crafford's Facebook page has been made into a memorial account where family and friends are welcome to share their memories and stories.
A Memorial Service will be Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 2:00PM at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway with Visitation beginning one hour prior at 1:00PM.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR 72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com