John Craycroft's Obituary
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.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Monday, June 13, 2005, in Holy family Catholic Church 2400 South Franklin Street with Fr. Joseph Molloy as Celebrant. Visitation will be 4-7:00 pm Sunday in the church. Burial will be 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. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family www.moranandgoebel.com.
Jack was born on January 11, 1929 in Decatur, the son of Wilbur and Elma Wicker Craycroft. 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. He married Eileen Hardimon in 1957. They lived in the Mount Zion area for 40 years.
Surviving are his wife, Eileen, his sons; Mark and Gail of Sullivan; Stephen and Debra of Mount Zion and Vince and Shelly of Ankeny, Iowa. His grandchildren are Andrew, Nicole and Jack Craycroft, Jerrica and Brock Doyle. He also raised his nephews and nieces, John Nale, Jerry Nale, Jim Nale and Judy Doyle. He also leaves a brother, Robert Craycroft of Decatur and two sisters, Wilma Singer of Decatur and Lois Tomlinson of Orland Park.
His parents preceded him in death and 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.
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