Louis Elwood Craft Jr. - Cremation Society of Virginia

Louis Elwood Craft Jr.

August 27, 1942 - September 16, 2023

Louis Elwood Craft, Jr. went to be with the Lord at home in the early morning hours of September 16, 2023. Elwood was born on August 27, 1942 in Norfolk, VA. He was predeceased by his parents, Louis Elwood Craft, Sr. and Delores Jean Waggoner Craft. He leaves behind two sisters, Linda Dodson (David) and Sandra MacKay (Scott).

Elwood loved being an uncle and great-uncle to his numerous nieces and nephews. As a member of Kings Grant Baptist Church, he served faithfully as an usher for many years and was devoted to his Four Square Sunday School class. After fifty years of service, Elwood retired from the grocery business, where he worked first for BeLo and then for Food Lion.

Elwood will be remembered for his kind and loving spirit and for his sense of humor. He never met a stranger. He loved to recount stories of his life adventures, which wasn’t difficult since every day to him was an adventure. Elwood loved traveling, fishing, NASCAR, football, bowling, family gatherings, and especially wrestling.

A celebration of life will be held on October 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Kings Grant Baptist Church. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Westminster Canterbury Hospice and Matrixx Healthcare. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in his memory to Kings Grant Baptist Church.

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Aww Elwood was a nice man . I remember his parents as a kid . We used to go by their house and visit them and their little dog "Bart"? We used to sit at their picnic table and talk to Mr Craft for hours. I will always remember Elwood on his moped. I will miss them

Elwood was one of those personalities that you always remember. He had a great heart and friendship always to those he knew and worked with in the grocery business. My friendship with him was through the Belo grocery store where my ex-wife Jane worked for a long time. Back then the employees and their families were all part of the Belo family with many get-togethers and outings. Elwood always participated and brought fun and good cheer with him. He carried that friendly attitude with him every day he worked and always greeted customers like they were his personal friends. Elwood will be missed, and I am grateful for having known him. My sympathy to the family on your loss.

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