of Marble Falls, AR
March 7, 1977 - December 31, 2012
Joseph Richard Crafton, age 35, of Marble Falls, Arkansas, passed away Monday, December 31, 2012, at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. He was born March 7, 1977, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Clarence V. and Rachel E. (Allman) Crafton.
Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was a truck driver for Arkola Sand and Gravel in Harrison.
Joe is survived by his loving wife, Angel Christina Crafton, of the home; his daughters, Meredith and Meadow Scarpa, of the home; and his parents, Clarence and Rachel Crafton, of Marble Falls, Arkansas.
Joe is also survived by his sisters, Laura Moyer of Missouri and Dixie Crafton of Iowa; his brothers, Michael Crafton, Richard Weltch, and Mark Weltch, all of Marble Falls; and a host of other family and dear friends.
Visitation was just prior to funeral service.
Funeral service was Saturday, January 5, 2013, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Pastor Brian Herring officiating.
Pallbearers were Travis Crafton, Andrew Weltch, Evan Miller, Kyle Mason, Ray Connell and Jay Branden.
Interment was in Gaither Cemetery.
Angel.....we are so sorry for your heartbreaking loss. I pray that you, your daughters and the rest of the family will find strength in each other to help you get through this terrible time in your lives. Sending our thoughts and prayers, Ellen & Ric Lang
I am so sorry for your loss of Joey. I remember him at all the get-togethers at Grandma's house. Today, I will celebrate his life. God bess you all.
Meredith and Meadow,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are both in my thoughts and prayers. I love you both.
Ms. Brown
All our prayers out to you all and sorry for the lost lots of love from the Johnson's fam
Angel, Meredith, & Meadow,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts goes out to you all. We are here for you.
Tracy & Caitlyn Sims
sorry for your loss
Am very sorry for your loss Chuck,Pat,Justin Allman
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God help you to find peace in your time of heartache.
May your sorrow be replaced with love and peace.
Your family is in my daily thoughts and prayers.
In God's love,
Becky Hendrix
(Meredith and
Meadow's social
studies teacher)
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My memories from being a classmate of Joe remember him being a humble, giant who was always willing to help . His smile was always reassuring and somewhat mischevious :o) He always said "Hi." I'm sure he will be missed extremely by his friends and family. I pray that your memories of being together will bring you much comfort during this sad time. Many Blessings ~Shannon
Angel and girls
Krista, Katrina and I were truly sorry to hear about your loss. We offer our sincere condolences. Our prayers are with you.
Pat, Krista and Katrina Gomes
Angel and girls;
Krista, Katrina and I were truly sorry to hear about your loss. We offer our sincere condolences. Our prayers are with you.
Pat, Krista and Katrina Gomes
Rachel & Clarence & Family
my thoughts and prayers are with you
Sue's sister
Linda Hull & Family
Rachel. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family also sue's sister who linda hull. &your family
Laura, my thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this time of sadness. May it bring peace to you to know that God will watch over all of you & your brother is in a much better place now. Someday you will be together again-hold those memories close, he will always be with you! Take care my friend!
Thinking about all of you
So sorry Clarence and Rachel for the loss. Our prayer are that God may bring comfort to youall and all the family.
I have been fightimg the fact your gone but I lost it when I seen you obituary. I know everyone has to go when its their time. On the day you died I thought it was my day i filped my truck end over end and walked away with only a scratch. I may never understand why god spared my life and took yours. i wish you was here for the birth of my children they are really gonna be missing out not being able to meet such a great man. i wish you was stil here but we dont always get what we want. you will be dearly missed and never forgotten. love you uncle joe
Meredith and Meadow,
I am so sorry for your loss of your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mrs. Hadenfeld
HJHS Math teacher
Meredith and Meadow,
I am so sorry for your loss of your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mrs. Hadenfeld
HJHS Math teacher
Meredith and Meadow,
I am so sorry for your loss of your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mrs. Hadenfeld, HJHS Math teacher
You won't be forgotten!
We are sorry for your loss and grieve with you. Laura is family so that makes you all family to.
If there is anything we can do please let us know.
Doug, Debbie, Courtney, Julie, Marissa & Clarissa
Moyer
very sorry for your , you are all in our thoughts and prayers. love sondra & matt, cody & david & sydnee