James Craft Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 2, 2025, at the age of 91, James Craft of Petal, Mississippi passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Ruby Joyce Sanford Craft; his daughter Mary Joyce Cooley; his granddaughter Jacia Evonne Craft; his great grandchild Piper Kennedy Cranford; and his parents, James Craft and Nola Craft.
He is survived by: his sons, Rev. Roy Craft (Shirli Jean) and Greg Craft; his grandchildren, Jenica Cranford, Christy Hust, Ryan Lambert, Heidi Moore (Jonathan) and Adrienne Montague (Daniel); his great grandchildren, Sailor Cranford, Scout Cranford, Catherine Hust, Bailey Byrd, Ty Montague and A. J. Lambert; and his sisters, Janie Bramlett, Elaine Overstreet and Annie Peterson. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lakeview Church missions fund.
