The obituary of John Henry Craft as published in the June 5, 1947, issue of The Mountain Eagle:
Good Mayking Citizen Called -- John H. Craft
Today again we stand on the banks this side of that mystic river, the Jordan, through mists and clouds our eyes try to pierce the other side but in vain, a deep veil lies between us and that distant shore, some day ere long God will remove that veil, we too shall cross and our eyes shall behold that city, that beautiful city whose builder and maker is God. To that city today, John H. Craft has gone. God himself has taken him away from earthly cares, toils and afflictions to ever live with him, and we stand in awe on this side the banks of the Jordan today and made to wonder at the greatness and goodness of God.
John H. Craft was the son of Uncle Dave L. and Aunt Lettie Adams Craft and was born April 25, 1880. He was a direct descendent of the first Craft and Adams families that settled here. He was filled with the same determination, ambition and energy of those that left the eastern wilderness, tracked across the blue ridge and sought homes in these hills where they could live in peace and quietude and worship their God as their hearts taught them. In 1902 he was married to Lydia Kincer, daughter of Uncle Bill and Aunt Elizabeth Kincer - this was a happy union - and on Pine Creek where he was born, they settled down to make a home, to fight the battle of life together until separated by death - 8 children blessed their home, one passing on in infancy - seven still living today, and these today: Arlena Adams of Jackhorn, Charlie, Bill, Arizona Kincer, Arminda Craft of Mayking, Dave L. of McRoberts and Leona Wright of Payne Gap, his good father now nearing 90 years of age, his wife, two sisters, Dora Adams and Betsy Craft and 29 grandchildren and hundreds of friends and relatives regret his passing.
John H. Craft was one of our best citizens. He was an ardent believer in our youth obtaining an education, he was always for the betterment of our people, and was loved and admired by all those who knew him. In 1917 he was elected Tax Commissioner of Letcher County and served in that capacity well.
In 1943 he was stricken with Paralysis and though never well again, he was patient, kind and smiling through it all. To his friends and loved ones he would always answer when asked how he was, "I am feeling fine." He was never away from home much during his sickness - occasionally he would visit some of his children or attend church if able - and how gladly he would extend his left hand in admiration to those he knew and loved.
John H. Craft was always an admirer of the church, like his forbearers, his faith and hopes were there, and in July 1936 he together with his good wife on the third Saturday at the Thornton Baptist Church professed faith in Christ and was baptised on the same day. He lived a Christian life, faithfully attending his church as long as he was able, always glad to see his brethren and sisters, and never losing faith in God. For a long time it was known he could not live much longer. He himself knew it and often talked with his wife and children about it, and so Tuesday morning, June 3rd, a few minutes after midnight, his earthly pilgrimage ended, ministering spirits came from that land above, and his soul moved out of an aching and afflicted body, to ever be with his Lord. This country and section shall miss him. His church shall miss him. His family shall miss him. But, oh, those glad hopes that we can meet again that we shall live again and greet each other again - not in this world of afflictions, but in that land of the unclouded day - to his family and friends, may the Lord Bless you.
Funeral services were held at the Thornton Regular Baptist Church on Thursday, June 5th, at 10 A.M. o'clock with Elders G. Bennett Adams, Willard Akers and James Wright officiating. Burial in the family lot of Mayking Cemetery. Craft Funeral Home in charge of funeral arrangements.
Good Mayking Citizen Called -- John H. Craft
Today again we stand on the banks this side of that mystic river, the Jordan, through mists and clouds our eyes try to pierce the other side but in vain, a deep veil lies between us and that distant shore, some day ere long God will remove that veil, we too shall cross and our eyes shall behold that city, that beautiful city whose builder and maker is God. To that city today, John H. Craft has gone. God himself has taken him away from earthly cares, toils and afflictions to ever live with him, and we stand in awe on this side the banks of the Jordan today and made to wonder at the greatness and goodness of God.
John H. Craft was the son of Uncle Dave L. and Aunt Lettie Adams Craft and was born April 25, 1880. He was a direct descendent of the first Craft and Adams families that settled here. He was filled with the same determination, ambition and energy of those that left the eastern wilderness, tracked across the blue ridge and sought homes in these hills where they could live in peace and quietude and worship their God as their hearts taught them. In 1902 he was married to Lydia Kincer, daughter of Uncle Bill and Aunt Elizabeth Kincer - this was a happy union - and on Pine Creek where he was born, they settled down to make a home, to fight the battle of life together until separated by death - 8 children blessed their home, one passing on in infancy - seven still living today, and these today: Arlena Adams of Jackhorn, Charlie, Bill, Arizona Kincer, Arminda Craft of Mayking, Dave L. of McRoberts and Leona Wright of Payne Gap, his good father now nearing 90 years of age, his wife, two sisters, Dora Adams and Betsy Craft and 29 grandchildren and hundreds of friends and relatives regret his passing.
John H. Craft was one of our best citizens. He was an ardent believer in our youth obtaining an education, he was always for the betterment of our people, and was loved and admired by all those who knew him. In 1917 he was elected Tax Commissioner of Letcher County and served in that capacity well.
In 1943 he was stricken with Paralysis and though never well again, he was patient, kind and smiling through it all. To his friends and loved ones he would always answer when asked how he was, "I am feeling fine." He was never away from home much during his sickness - occasionally he would visit some of his children or attend church if able - and how gladly he would extend his left hand in admiration to those he knew and loved.
John H. Craft was always an admirer of the church, like his forbearers, his faith and hopes were there, and in July 1936 he together with his good wife on the third Saturday at the Thornton Baptist Church professed faith in Christ and was baptised on the same day. He lived a Christian life, faithfully attending his church as long as he was able, always glad to see his brethren and sisters, and never losing faith in God. For a long time it was known he could not live much longer. He himself knew it and often talked with his wife and children about it, and so Tuesday morning, June 3rd, a few minutes after midnight, his earthly pilgrimage ended, ministering spirits came from that land above, and his soul moved out of an aching and afflicted body, to ever be with his Lord. This country and section shall miss him. His church shall miss him. His family shall miss him. But, oh, those glad hopes that we can meet again that we shall live again and greet each other again - not in this world of afflictions, but in that land of the unclouded day - to his family and friends, may the Lord Bless you.
Funeral services were held at the Thornton Regular Baptist Church on Thursday, June 5th, at 10 A.M. o'clock with Elders G. Bennett Adams, Willard Akers and James Wright officiating. Burial in the family lot of Mayking Cemetery. Craft Funeral Home in charge of funeral arrangements.
The obituary of John Henry Craft as published in the June 5, 1947, issue of The Mountain Eagle:
Good Mayking Citizen Called -- John H. Craft
Today again we stand on the banks this side of that mystic river, the Jordan, through mists and clouds our eyes try to pierce the other side but in vain, a deep veil lies between us and that distant shore, some day ere long God will remove that veil, we too shall cross and our eyes shall behold that city, that beautiful city whose builder and maker is God. To that city today, John H. Craft has gone. God himself has taken him away from earthly cares, toils and afflictions to ever live with him, and we stand in awe on this side the banks of the Jordan today and made to wonder at the greatness and goodness of God.
John H. Craft was the son of Uncle Dave L. and Aunt Lettie Adams Craft and was born April 25, 1880. He was a direct descendent of the first Craft and Adams families that settled here. He was filled with the same determination, ambition and energy of those that left the eastern wilderness, tracked across the blue ridge and sought homes in these hills where they could live in peace and quietude and worship their God as their hearts taught them. In 1902 he was married to Lydia Kincer, daughter of Uncle Bill and Aunt Elizabeth Kincer - this was a happy union - and on Pine Creek where he was born, they settled down to make a home, to fight the battle of life together until separated by death - 8 children blessed their home, one passing on in infancy - seven still living today, and these today: Arlena Adams of Jackhorn, Charlie, Bill, Arizona Kincer, Arminda Craft of Mayking, Dave L. of McRoberts and Leona Wright of Payne Gap, his good father now nearing 90 years of age, his wife, two sisters, Dora Adams and Betsy Craft and 29 grandchildren and hundreds of friends and relatives regret his passing.
John H. Craft was one of our best citizens. He was an ardent believer in our youth obtaining an education, he was always for the betterment of our people, and was loved and admired by all those who knew him. In 1917 he was elected Tax Commissioner of Letcher County and served in that capacity well.
In 1943 he was stricken with Paralysis and though never well again, he was patient, kind and smiling through it all. To his friends and loved ones he would always answer when asked how he was, "I am feeling fine." He was never away from home much during his sickness - occasionally he would visit some of his children or attend church if able - and how gladly he would extend his left hand in admiration to those he knew and loved.
John H. Craft was always an admirer of the church, like his forbearers, his faith and hopes were there, and in July 1936 he together with his good wife on the third Saturday at the Thornton Baptist Church professed faith in Christ and was baptised on the same day. He lived a Christian life, faithfully attending his church as long as he was able, always glad to see his brethren and sisters, and never losing faith in God. For a long time it was known he could not live much longer. He himself knew it and often talked with his wife and children about it, and so Tuesday morning, June 3rd, a few minutes after midnight, his earthly pilgrimage ended, ministering spirits came from that land above, and his soul moved out of an aching and afflicted body, to ever be with his Lord. This country and section shall miss him. His church shall miss him. His family shall miss him. But, oh, those glad hopes that we can meet again that we shall live again and greet each other again - not in this world of afflictions, but in that land of the unclouded day - to his family and friends, may the Lord Bless you.
Funeral services were held at the Thornton Regular Baptist Church on Thursday, June 5th, at 10 A.M. o'clock with Elders G. Bennett Adams, Willard Akers and James Wright officiating. Burial in the family lot of Mayking Cemetery. Craft Funeral Home in charge of funeral arrangements.
Good Mayking Citizen Called -- John H. Craft
Today again we stand on the banks this side of that mystic river, the Jordan, through mists and clouds our eyes try to pierce the other side but in vain, a deep veil lies between us and that distant shore, some day ere long God will remove that veil, we too shall cross and our eyes shall behold that city, that beautiful city whose builder and maker is God. To that city today, John H. Craft has gone. God himself has taken him away from earthly cares, toils and afflictions to ever live with him, and we stand in awe on this side the banks of the Jordan today and made to wonder at the greatness and goodness of God.
John H. Craft was the son of Uncle Dave L. and Aunt Lettie Adams Craft and was born April 25, 1880. He was a direct descendent of the first Craft and Adams families that settled here. He was filled with the same determination, ambition and energy of those that left the eastern wilderness, tracked across the blue ridge and sought homes in these hills where they could live in peace and quietude and worship their God as their hearts taught them. In 1902 he was married to Lydia Kincer, daughter of Uncle Bill and Aunt Elizabeth Kincer - this was a happy union - and on Pine Creek where he was born, they settled down to make a home, to fight the battle of life together until separated by death - 8 children blessed their home, one passing on in infancy - seven still living today, and these today: Arlena Adams of Jackhorn, Charlie, Bill, Arizona Kincer, Arminda Craft of Mayking, Dave L. of McRoberts and Leona Wright of Payne Gap, his good father now nearing 90 years of age, his wife, two sisters, Dora Adams and Betsy Craft and 29 grandchildren and hundreds of friends and relatives regret his passing.
John H. Craft was one of our best citizens. He was an ardent believer in our youth obtaining an education, he was always for the betterment of our people, and was loved and admired by all those who knew him. In 1917 he was elected Tax Commissioner of Letcher County and served in that capacity well.
In 1943 he was stricken with Paralysis and though never well again, he was patient, kind and smiling through it all. To his friends and loved ones he would always answer when asked how he was, "I am feeling fine." He was never away from home much during his sickness - occasionally he would visit some of his children or attend church if able - and how gladly he would extend his left hand in admiration to those he knew and loved.
John H. Craft was always an admirer of the church, like his forbearers, his faith and hopes were there, and in July 1936 he together with his good wife on the third Saturday at the Thornton Baptist Church professed faith in Christ and was baptised on the same day. He lived a Christian life, faithfully attending his church as long as he was able, always glad to see his brethren and sisters, and never losing faith in God. For a long time it was known he could not live much longer. He himself knew it and often talked with his wife and children about it, and so Tuesday morning, June 3rd, a few minutes after midnight, his earthly pilgrimage ended, ministering spirits came from that land above, and his soul moved out of an aching and afflicted body, to ever be with his Lord. This country and section shall miss him. His church shall miss him. His family shall miss him. But, oh, those glad hopes that we can meet again that we shall live again and greet each other again - not in this world of afflictions, but in that land of the unclouded day - to his family and friends, may the Lord Bless you.
Funeral services were held at the Thornton Regular Baptist Church on Thursday, June 5th, at 10 A.M. o'clock with Elders G. Bennett Adams, Willard Akers and James Wright officiating. Burial in the family lot of Mayking Cemetery. Craft Funeral Home in charge of funeral arrangements.
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