Obituaries 21 April 2023

David Grant Craycraft

David Grant Craycraft, 68, of Leesburg, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Bethesda North Hospital with his family by his side.

He was born Aug. 9, 1954, in Wilmington, the son of Donald G. and Deloris J. (Rife) Craycraft.

David was a 1972 graduate from Xenia High School and had been farming in southern Ohio his entire life. He was a member of the Emmanuel Christian Church in Greenfield. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family, grandchildren and many friends. He will be greatly missed.

David is survived by his wife of 33 years, Deb Craycraft; mother, Deloris J. Craycraft; three children, Jennifer Fraysier of Leesburg, James (Mary Beth) Craycraft of Leesburg and John (Patti) Craycraft of St. Marys, Ga.; four grandchildren, Thomas Fraysier, Emma Fraysier, Lucas Craycraft and Toby Craycraft; three sisters, Donna (Bob) Minge, Diana (Jim) Liming and Lynn (Steve) Stanek; brother-in-law and best friend, Don (Angie) VanTress; brother-in-law, Michael (Angie) VanHorn; mother-in-law, Mary Ann VanTress; and several nieces, nephews, family friends and “adopted” children.

David was preceded in death by his father, Donald G. Craycraft, in 2018.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 2-6 p.m. at the Emmanuel Christian Church, 12281 Cameron Drive, Greenfield 45123. Celebration of David’s life will be held Wednesday, April 26 at 6 p.m. following visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in David’s name to the OMBTC, 6210 McCoppin Mill Rd., Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 or to the Fairfield FFA, 11611 state Route 771, Leesburg, Ohio 45135.

The Turner & Son Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc.

 

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