David Craft

David Craft

1937 – 2021

David Andrew “Catfish” Craft Sr. of Flatwoods KY was called to be with our most Holy and Heavenly Father on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Kingsbrook Life Center in Ashland where he was a resident.

He was born on Coal Branch in Greenup County KY, on February 1, 1937, a son of the late Charles Howard and Lula Angeline Scaggs Craft.

He was preceded in death along with his parents by his loving wife of 56 years, Wilma Jean Craft; a son Jeffrey Ray Craft; a grandson Leslie Shawn Barker and two daughter-in-laws, Sherry Craft and Brenda Craft.

He is survived by his sister, Linna Mae Craft; a brother, Steve Craft (Evon) along with his eight loving children, Kathy Barker (Curt), David Craft Jr. (Kim), Janette Hunt (Paul), Tonia Thompson (David), Roy Craft (Patricia), Terry Craft, Jerry Craft (Angie) and Tim Craft (Tina).

In addition, he is survived by his 15 loving grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, September 3, 2021, at Wright’s Funeral Home in Greenup KY by Brother Glenn Stephenson.

Burial will follow in the Brick Union Cemetery in Lloyd KY.

Visitation will be after 6:00 PM Thursday, September 2, 2021, at the funeral home.  

David will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Mask and social distancing are suggested.

Online condolences may be made at www.wrightsfuneralhome.com.  

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