Jesse Irvin Craft II

Death date: Apr 28, 2014

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Jesse Irvin Craft, passed into eternal life on April 28, 2014. He was preceded in death by his brother, William Paul Craft. Jesse is survived by his wife, Cynthia Motte Craft, sons Jesse Irvin Craft, III and David Alan Craft, his parents Roy Clifton Craft and Alta Brock Craft, sisters Judy Craft-Huffman and Patti Craft, brothers John Craft and Stephen Craft, and loving nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. Also, in-laws, Marshall Motte, Arlene Motte, Donna Winters, and Granny Baker. Jesse was a loving husband and father. He raised his sons to be men of Christ. He left a good legacy of faith and courage. Jesse was an avid cyclist, Boy Scout Leader, and sports fan. His greatest athletic accomplishment was Iron Man finisher. He is a Clemson University graduate from the Class of 1982, and finished his career at Quintiles Laboratories. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville. 2nd Timothy 4:7, “I have fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith.” A Service to Honor and Celebrate the Life of Jesse will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville. Dr. Bill Burch and Rev. Sheri Smith will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church following the service at a reception. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to LIVESTRONG, The First UMC of Lawrenceville (General Budget Fund) or to Peachtree Christian Hospice. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC “A Family Company,” Lawrenceville Chapel, 770-963-2411, 120 Scenic Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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William Garvin

I didn't know Jesse well--he was a year ahead of me in high school. But in the late 1980s I was working at the American University in Cairo. I was out in the Mahdi suburb one evening with a friend, and saw a group of Americans playing baseball. I recognized one of the guys--Jesse Craft--and called out to him. I couldn't believe that someone from my hometown was in Egypt! He was working for General Dynamics. We visited each other a few times, and then I guess he moved on, or perhaps I went back to the States; I can't recall. But the memory of that crossed my mind today, and I got curious about what he where he might be. I was so sorry to come across this--Jesse was a nice guy, and I'm sorry I didn't get to know him better. With warm regards, Bill Garvin

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Doneta Free

Hello Cindy: I hope you get this email.

You may not remember me. My name is Doneta Knippen Free. I used to work with Jesse at General Dynamics, Lima, Ohio around 1982. I did a google search on Jesse and I found this obituary. So sad.

I am so very sorry for your loss. Jesse was such a nice guy. I know he adored you because he spoke of you often. The funniest story Jesse ever told me was the one where him and his brother were always boxing each other so one year at Christmas his mother bought him and his brother both boxing gloves. Within minutes, one of them had their front tooth damaged. Not sure if it was knocked out or just chipped. So funny.

You did the calligraphy for my wedding in 1983. I still remember what a beautiful job you did.

I said a special prayer for Jesse, you and your family.

Have a good day!

Doneta Knippen Free
donetaf@aol.com

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Boyd Family

We are so sorry to for your loss. May the God of all comfort, continue to be with you and your family during this difficult time. We all look forward to a time, when death will be no more-Rev 21:4. Our prayers and are with you and your family.