Troy Eugene

Crafton

Troy Eugene Crafton, son of the late George Crafton and Jane (Ford) Crafton, was born in Van Buren, Missouri, on February 16, 1931. He departed this life at his residence in West Frankfort, Illinois, on April 30, 2024, at the age of 93.

On January 1952 in Van Buren, Missouri, Troy was united in marriage to Margorie Jackson. She preceded him in death on February 6, 1978. Troy later married Patsy Reed on July 22, 1978 in Ellington, Missouri. She also preceded him in death on December 30, 2016. Troy was a member of the Ellington First Baptist Church. He enjoyed bowling, playing cards, making a garden and farming. His greatest joy was playing with his dog, Missy.

Troy was preceded in death by his parents, both wives, three brothers, Walter Crafton, Ray Duncan and Glenn Duncan, and three sisters, Melba Hanger, Erlene Keeney, and Burlene Peezick.

Troy is survived by two sons, David Crafton and wife Rhonda of St. Louis, Missouri, and Terry Crafton and wife Heather of Hartwell, Georgia, two daughters, Lana Wanstreet of West Frankfort, Illinois, and Kelley Brawley and husband Shawn of West Frankfort, Illinois, two step-daughters, Pam Uebinger of St. Louis, Missouri, and Phyllis Zimmerman of St. Louis, Missouri, one brother, Monroe Crafton and wife Erma of Ellington, Missouri, 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren and 6 step-great-grandchildren. Troy will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Friday, May 3, 2024, 10AM-12PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 12PM

Clergy: Brent Morrison

Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery

Pallbearers: Brent Morrison, Brandon Morrison, Jeremy Crafton, Zach Jones, Garrett Mann and Craig Howe

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri