Mr. Raven Craft of Cumberland County, Kentucky passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville, Kentucky, having attained the age of 82 years, 11 months & 4 days. He was born on Saturday, April 11, 1942 in Burkesville, Kentucky, the son of Roy & Pearl (Jarvis) Craft. He was of the Christian faith, a member of Faith Bible Church, worked as a farmer, and loved making gospel & bluegrass music. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Evelyn Burns, father & mother- in-law, Howard & Evalene Wray.
He is survived by his wife, Jackie (Wray) Craft, whom he wed on June 29, 1974, niece, Michelle (& Derek) Bell, sister-in-law, Judy (& Bill) Craft, brothers-in-law, Joe (& Felecia) Wray, Robert Wray, Rondall (&Julie) Wray, Charles (& Beverly) Wray, several nieces, nephews, other family and many friends.
The funeral service was conducted on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the Memory Chapel of the Norris-New Funeral Home with Bro. Todd Bryant officiating. Burial was in the Rose of Sharon Cemetery in Cumberland County, Kentucky. Casket Bearers were David Wray, Lucas Wray, Nathan Wray, Christopher Wray, Nick Wray, Billy Stearns. Honorary Casket Bearers were Billy Wray, Curtis Wray, Danny Joe Wray, Curtis Atchley, Wayne Craft, David Rector, Donnie Carter, Ricky Craft
Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville was honored to be in charge of all the arrangements. Online condolences at https://www.norris-new.com
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