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Lewis (Danny) Daniel Craft, Jr.
Lewis Daniel Craft, Jr. (Danny), 62, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 11th, 2022. He was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School, class of 1978. He retired from Norfolk Southern after 29 years of service, and he was a member of New Life Christian Ministries. He was preceded in death by Earlene Francis Craft (mother) and Lewis Daniel Craft, Sr. (father). He is survived by his beloved wife Cecina Katherine Craft (Cina). In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children; daughter Katherine Earlene Volk (Matt), daughter Elizabeth Craft LaPradd (Paul), daughter Olivia Faith Craft (Joseph), and son Graham C. Tate; four grandchildren; Jonah, Braxton, Harper, and Kate; two sisters; Misty C. King (Terry), and Sarah C. Blevins (Eric); niece Natalie and nephew Logan.
A funeral service will be held at 11am on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at New Life Christian Ministries on Airport Road with Pastor Gary Alls officiating. In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Virginia.
Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Roanoke is assisting the family.
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I am so sorry to hear of Dannys passing. I grew up with him at Oak Grove COB. I was always amazed at his beautiful voice and by his kind and witty personality. Prayers for his family and all who loved him 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Posted by Harmon Mark on August 13, 2022
Misty, Sarah Ann, and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Dan and Eva Johnson
Posted by Dan Johnson on August 13, 2022
To all the family. Misty, Sarah, Wife ,children, grandchildren and in laws. My condolences on the loss of Danny. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Love and hugs to all.🙏🙏🙏
Posted by Shirley Altis on August 12, 2022
Misty, Sarah and Family. I am so sorry .My thoughts and prayers for you and your Family. Sending love and hugs.
Posted by Karen Moore Wimmer on August 12, 2022
Misty, Sarah and Family. I am so sorry .My thoughts and prayers for you and your Family. Sending love and hugs.
Posted by Karen Moore Wimmer on August 12, 2022
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