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John F. “Jack” Craycroft

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John F. “Jack” Craycroft

Birth
Death
10 Jun 2005 (aged 76)
Burial
Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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John F. 'Jack' Craycroft, 76, of Decatur, died Friday, June 10, 2005, in St. Mary's Hospital following a courageous battle of 18 months with cancer.
Jack was born on January 11, 1929 in Decatur, the son of Wilbur and Elma Wicker Craycroft. He married Eileen Hardimon in 1957. They lived in the Mount Zion area for 40 years.
He was a charter member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was a graduate of Macon High School. He farmed with his brother in Macon and Mount Zion areas for 45 years.
Surviving are his wife, Eileen, three sons, five grandchildren. He also raised three nephews and one niece. Jack also leaves a brother and two sisters.
His parents preceded him in death as did one niece, Janet Nale.
The family wishes to thank the nurses on the 7th floor for their wonderful care and Dr. Esparaz for his caring ways.

Mass of Christian Burial was 10:00 am Monday, June 13, 2005, in Holy Family Catholic Church 2400 South Franklin Street with Fr. Joseph Molloy as Celebrant. Visitation was 4-7:00 pm Sunday in the church. Burial was in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Moran & Goebel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Holy Family School in his memory.

https://www.moranandgoebel.com/obituaries/
John F. 'Jack' Craycroft, 76, of Decatur, died Friday, June 10, 2005, in St. Mary's Hospital following a courageous battle of 18 months with cancer.
Jack was born on January 11, 1929 in Decatur, the son of Wilbur and Elma Wicker Craycroft. He married Eileen Hardimon in 1957. They lived in the Mount Zion area for 40 years.
He was a charter member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was a graduate of Macon High School. He farmed with his brother in Macon and Mount Zion areas for 45 years.
Surviving are his wife, Eileen, three sons, five grandchildren. He also raised three nephews and one niece. Jack also leaves a brother and two sisters.
His parents preceded him in death as did one niece, Janet Nale.
The family wishes to thank the nurses on the 7th floor for their wonderful care and Dr. Esparaz for his caring ways.

Mass of Christian Burial was 10:00 am Monday, June 13, 2005, in Holy Family Catholic Church 2400 South Franklin Street with Fr. Joseph Molloy as Celebrant. Visitation was 4-7:00 pm Sunday in the church. Burial was in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Moran & Goebel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Holy Family School in his memory.

https://www.moranandgoebel.com/obituaries/


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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/218062115/john_f-craycroft: accessed ), memorial page for John F. “Jack” Craycroft (11 Jan 1929–10 Jun 2005), Find a Grave Memorial ID 218062115, citing Mount Gilead Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Ylekiote (contributor 49605652).