of West Memphis, AR
March 2, 1935 - November 24, 2024
William G. Craft passed away on November 24, 2024 in Marion, Arkansas. He was born on March 2, 1935 to Mr. William Craft and Mrs. Beatrice Craft.
He was a loving Husband, father and grandfather. He never met a ''stranger''. He was married to the love of his life for 63 years. He was a hard worker and a patient teacher. He was always willing to lend a hand when needed. He loved to ''tinker'' with things. William went on many cruises to Alaska, Italy and Maine. He enjoyed traveling and visiting National Parks. William enjoyed camping with his son and Scouts.
William was preceded in death by his parents; William and Beatrice Craft; brother, Tommy Craft and one sister, Carolyn Robb.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Louise Craft. Three sons, Jeff Craft (Elsie) of Atoka, TN, Steve Craft of West Memphis, AR and Allen Fincher (Sherry) of Marion, AR. Grandchildren, Robert Allen (Casey) Fincher of St. Louis, Kimberlee Daugherty, Allison Fincher of Osceola, AR, Eugene Bryan of Corinth, MS, Joseph Bryan of Munford, TN and Jackson Craft of Atoka, TN. William had 11 Great Grandchildren.
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14 Condolence(s)
Connie Cooper
Monday, December 9, 2024
Louise, I'm so sorry for your loss. Bill was such a great guy and I have such great memories of our scout trips with you both. Prayers for your family.
Drew Bedenbaugh
Saturday, November 30, 2024
I was just thinking about him the other day. I haven't seen him in sometime and he just come up in my thoughts. A genuinely great person. I remember him always calling me out on wearing cologne. Lol. Im so sorry for your loss.
Pam Young
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Louise, I just learned of Bill’s passing. So sorry for your loss
Elaine Robison
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Louise and family so sorry about BILL'S passing YOU.HE was a great cousin -in-law always met you with a smile. Love you
Christina Hutcherson
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
We are praying for all of you. My family loves Mr and Mrs Craft or as Andrew calls them Grandpa and Grandma Craft. We will always remember the times and conversations that we spent with him. With deepest condolences The Hutcherson Family
Jennifer Sparks
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Had the privilege of meeting this kind fella on his 89 birthday… My prayers going to Jeff and all the family…. May God comfort you all like only He can.
Ernest Byerly
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
I have known Billy George since the Hulbert days and we are so sad to hear of his passing.
Dory Wray
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Louise, I'm so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. You & Bill were great friends to mother & daddy. Godspeed.
Bonnie F Harrison
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Craft Family-
We are so very sorry for your loss. I know that Bill will be terribly missed by all of you! We continue to pray for you. God Bless-
Vesta McNeely
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Louise I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers.
Mary Swain
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Louise, Steve and Jeff
So sorry about Bill. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all.
Laura and Chris Harris
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry for your families loss.
Den Rogers
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Louise, I am so sorry to hear about Bill. My prayers are with you and your family.
Pam Moore
Monday, November 25, 2024
I’m so sorry for your loss. Y’all are in my thoughts and prayers.