William Vernon Craven Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Vernon Craven of Greensboro, North Carolina, who passed away on September 30, 2025 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Vernon Craven to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William V. Craven Sr. and Ethel Carver Craven; his wife Frances L. Craven; his daughter Pam Birmingham; and his son-in-law Mike.
He is survived by: his daughters, Debbie Owen (Bruce) of Salisbury and Sandra Harris (Don) of Greensboro; his grandchildren, Christina Rabon (Kyle), Heather Harris and Adam Harris (Victoria); and his great grandchildren, Sklyer, Drew Rabon, Mason Merkle and Wyatt Harris.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Forbis & Dick N. Elm Chapel (1118 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location.
Rather than flowers to honor his memory, the family invites you to consider a donation to the church that held such a special place in his heart Newlyn Street United Methodist Church, 212 E. Newlyn St. Greensboro, NC 27408.
