Richard Nelson Craft Obituary
The passing of Richard Nelson Craft of Cherryville, North Carolina occurred on September 5, 2026. Richard, born on February 16, 1940, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wayne C. Craft, Sr. and Edna Sellers Craft; and his siblings, David Wayne Craft and Frances Mayhew. He is survived by: his wife Sandy Craft; his children, Richard Craft (Amanda) of Sunset Beach, Rocky Painter (LeNita) of Cherryville and Cathy Hager (Ricky) of Bessemer City; his grandchildren, Jessica Clark (Aaron), Dylan Craft (Laura), Kellie Shuford, Macie Hipps (Chris) and Jesse Painter (Frankie); his great grandchildren, Levi, Fisher and Charlie; and his siblings, Debra Lord (Dale) of Cary and Pete Craft (Reba) of Cherryville.
A celebration of life was held on Thursday, September 10th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Cedar Lake Farm (126 Cedar Lake Farm Rd, Cherryville, NC 28021).
Memorials may be made to Cherryville American Legion Post 100, 215 S. Pink Street, Cherryville, NC 28021.
