Obituary of Charles Richard Craft

Charles Richard "Mickey" Craft, 73, of Columbia, SC entered into rest, Saturday, June, 27, 2015 at his home. Born, July 21, 1941, in Sumter, SC he was a son of Margaret Singleton Simpson and the late Charles W. Craft. A graduate of Edmunds High School, Sumter, Mickey was a Commercial Electrician with Mattox Electric Service for more than 40 years. A loving husband, father and grandfather, Mickey enjoyed spending time with his family and friends; whether he was fishing or watching sports it didn't matter. In addition to his father, Mickey was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Craft Caraway. He is survived by his wife of more than 45 years, Susan Craft; two sons, William "Duke" Craft (Rhonda), and Darren Craft (fiancé Anne); three grandsons, Colt and Cavin Craft and Jake Craft; three brothers, "Ducky" (Linda), Randy (Cathy), Mike (Nita) and Brian (Teresa) Craft; three sisters, "Lib" Turner, Pam (Shot) Shuler and Tammy Craft; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by an extended family of awesome friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the physicians and staff of Lexington Oncology for the care and compassion they shared with Mickey over the past several months. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M., on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 845 Leesburg Road, Columbia, SC 29209 with Pastor Sammy Geddings officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at the funeral home. The family requests memorial contributions are made to, Wise Drive Nazarene Church, 318 North Wise Drive, Sumter, SC 29150.