Tommy Craft Jr. Madisonville, Kentucky Obituary

Tommy Craft Jr.

Tommy Craft Jr., 69, of Madisonville, KY, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Baptist Health Deaconess Hospital in Madisonville. He was born January 15, 1952, in Madisonville, to James Thomas Craft Sr. and Geraldine Kleckner Craft. Tommy was an avid hunter and a member of First Christian Church. He loved shooting, camping, and spending time outdoors. He was a former Deacon of First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Janie Ford Craft; his daughter, Karen (Caleb) Newcomb of Gilbertsville, KY; his son, Jason Craft of Madisonville; his sisters, Susan Craft of Georgetown, KY, and Cathy Craft of Madisonville; his grandchildren, Dalton Carpenter, Kirstyn Newcomb, Harley Jo Newcomb, Maisie Newcomb, and Braxton Newcomb, all of Gilbertsville; and his mother-in-law, Ermaline Ford of Madisonville. Memorial services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Rev. Kara Foster and Rev. Jim McMurtrie officiating. Visitation will be 9:00 A.M. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.
January 15, 1952 - November 25, 202101/15/195211/25/2021
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Diana, Kelly, Nic, Sean, Heather, Sam and Logan
March 10, 2022
For all the special places you filled in our lives, we are truly thankful. We will love and miss you forever Tommy / Uncle Tommy.
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Milton and LInda West
November 29, 2021
Janie, hope these trees grow to be tall and strong like Tommy. We are going to miss him too. He was such a super person.
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John Davison
February 9
So sad to hear about Tommy's passing. Though we have lost touch over the years, he was a close childhood friend. Our families vacationed together in Panama City, Fl. His mom was my dad's secretary. I'll never forget when we rolled my mom's corvair in the City Park. Someh... Continue Reading
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Renee Connor
December 3, 2021
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Renee Connor
December 3, 2021
Todd and I send prayers for comfort and strength during this difficult time. We worked with Tom at Phoenix Children's Hospital and will carry his memory. Tom was a strong leader, hard worker, kind boss, great coworker and a warm and generous man. He always had a smile... Continue Reading
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Brenda Kulhanek
December 3, 2021
We have many fond memories of Tommy from our days in Arizona. We grieve with you but also rejoice that Tommy is now with his Savior and at perfect peace.
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The Steckler Family
December 1, 2021
Prayers for all of you, we are so sorry for your loss.
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Rick Black
December 1, 2021
I got to know Tom while he was at Phoenix Children's Hospital. I never met someone who was so easy to like. We would often hang out in his office and share hunting stories and photos. I'm proud to say Tom was a great friend and will truly be missed. Rick Black PCH
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Rick Parks
December 1, 2021
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Gina and Maurice Hardie
November 30, 2021
Dear Janie & family, know that our thoughts of Tom symbolized by the Kentucky blue vase & flowers, & prayers for your peace and comfort are with you.
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Vicki Dickerson Thomison
November 30, 2021
Janie and family, I was so sorry to hear about Tommy. Always a nice guy, I remember him very young from 1st United Methodist Church. He was so happy to get back to Mville. I am lifting all of you in prayer.
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Jack and Mary Branson
November 30, 2021
Janie and family, Mary and I are so sorry to hear about Tommy. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord bless and comfort you.
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