Edwin Reece Craft

"On February 26th, 2025, Edwin Reece Craft died peacefully in his home at the age of 93. Edwin came from a large family of brothers (7) and one sister. He married the love of his life, Nellie Lavetta Craft, in 1952 and they were married for 70 years until her passing in 2023. "Ed", as he was commonly known to friends and family, was in the Airforce for 3 years in his younger years and once he left he entered into the insurance sales business where he retired. Once retired, La and Ed traveled the world around. They also entered into the auction business where they worked together with the sale of antiques and restorations. Ed was a devout Christian and was an involved member for his home church, Harmony Grove United Methodist. Ed and his brothers, John, James and Raymond joined together to create a gospel quartet where they sang and traveled for many decades to spread the word of God. Ed was a man of many accomplishments. He was a Past Master of the Westbend Masonic Lodge and a 32nd degree mason. Ed always had a warm handshake and a smile for anyone he came across. He loved to tell stories of his past to relate to all around him. He even published a memoir of his life that ranges from the hard times of the past to the shenanigans he and his brothers would get into. Ed is survived by his daughter, Carmen Craft Long and his son, Edwin Reece Craft Jr. along with his 9 grandkids and 12 great-grandchildren."

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM Monday, March 3, 2025 at Harmony Grove United Methodist Church by pastors Ryan Mendenhall, Greg Freeman and Eddie Evans. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Harmony Grove UMC. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com