George Craft Obituary
The passing of George Craft of Utica, Mississippi occurred on September 4, 2026. George, born on March 13, 1943, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Johnny Thomas Craft and Leatha Elizabeth Dilmore Craft; his wife Jessie Annette Ross Craft; his brothers, James Travis Craft, Paul Craft and Claude Craft; his foster son Paul Champion; and his sisters, Roma Mae Craft Magee and Nedia Craft Johnson.
He is survived by: his son Jon Anthony Craft (Maggie) of Brandon, MS; his grandchildren, Hayden Craft, Holden Craft, Paula Champion and Landon Champion; his siblings-in-law, David Wilson, Larry B. Ross, Flora Bell, Janet Craft (Emmert) and Joann Craft (Nobles); and his foster children, Ragene Duffie, Melinda Johnson, Robin Necaise, Ricky McCann, Forrest McCann and Rhea Estes. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 8th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and at 11:00 AM at the Glenwood Funeral Home (307 E Main St, Utica, MS 39175). Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 8th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, September 8th 2026 at the Utica Cemetery.
