of Russellville, AR
July 21, 1916 - October 7, 2018
James N. Crafton, age 102, passed away October 7, 2018. He was born in Conway, Arkansas on July 21, 1916.
In June 1938, James ''Jimmy'' went to work for the Corps of Engineers where he retired in June 1973. He met Charlene Reed in Branson, MO and married her in July 1942. They remained married for a blissful 76 years.
James enlisted in the US Navy Seabees and served during WWII. He was a member to the 4th Street Baptist Church in North Little Rock and was a proud Mason for over 50 years.
James ''Jimmy'' is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Charlene; daughter-in-law, Linda Crafton; grandsons, Kevin Crafton, Kyle and Cassie Crafton; great-grandchildren, Landon Crafton, Hunter, Lauren, and Addyson; Niece, Beverly Crafton; great-niece, Kelly Crafton, Lee Ann and Bart Langley; along with numerous family and friends whom loved him dearly.
He is preceded in death by his son; James Crafton.
James ''Jimmy'' will be buried at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 1:00 P.M..
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3 Condolence(s)
Dan Baw
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
All of us who grew up on West 43rd Street in NLR admired Mr. Crafton. He was always kind and helpful. Our prayers are with the family.
Renee helped on Rhoads
Monday, October 8, 2018
RIP Mr Crafton. You touched so many life’s during your time. We will miss you but we’re happy you will be reunited with you son James Crafton and my mom Shirley And My dad Roger Helton you will be missed here but I see happy reunions for you to miss Crafton we love you so much and hope you can see this as a blessing for him and I know you will miss him.
Joey, Cindy, and Cody Jones
Monday, October 8, 2018
Was one of the sweetest men I knew. Treated me like his own grandkid. He was a man that would give you the shirt off of his back. Can’t tell you how many times he slipped me a quarter when I was a kid. Definitely one of the finest people I have ever known. He is up there with mom and dad and uncle James having a wonderful reunion. Someday we will all unite in heaven. What a homecoming it will be!