Charles Ray Craft

Charles Ray Craft of Wellington, KY, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at his residence, at the age of 73 years, 1 month, & 19 days.  He was born Thursday, December 13, 1951, in Mt. Sterling, KY, son of Chalmer & Kathleen Dennis Craft.

He was united in marriage to Rose Fugate, this union was blessed with three sons, Charles John, Chris, & Ethan Allen.  Charles was a farmer and truck driver.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and growing watermelons for his grandchildren.  He loved watching westerns and was a big fan and loved to watch U.K. Basketball, U.K. Football, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cincinnati Reds.  He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Chalmer & Kathleen Craft; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Gene & India Fugate; sister-in-law, Betty Fugate; and nephew, Timothy Fugate.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Rose Craft; three sons, Charles John Craft (Angela) of Wellington, KY, Chris Craft (Tasha) of West Liberty, KY, and Ethan Allen Craft (Morgan) of Wellington, KY; seven grandchildren, Whitney Craft (Dustin Wright), Caleb Craft (Autunm Corey), Kaylynn Craft, Madison Craft, Luke Craft, Mara Craft, & Hunter Craft; friend, Maddie Miller; his special beloved dog, Grizzly “Griz”; brother-in-law, Johnny Fugate (Glenna) of Wellington, KY; nephew, Jonathan Fugate & daughters; three nieces, Laura Ballard & children, Amber Back & daughter, & Amanda Jones & daughters; special cousins, James & Maudie Cornett; and numerous other cousins.

Funeral service, 11 a.m., Friday, February 7, 2025 at Potter Funeral Home, with Bro. Eddie Dennison officiating.  Burial to follow in the Ezel Cemetery, Ezel, KY.  Visitation 6 p.m., Thursday February 6, 2025 at Potter Funeral Home.

Pallbearers:  Warren Ratliff, Newt Ross, Freddy Brown, Timothy F. Adams, Danny Tackett, Jared Chandler, Dustin Wright, James Cornett, Johnny Fugate, & Colby Flynn.

Honorary Pallbearers:  Jonathan Fugate, Whitney Craft, Caleb Craft, Kaylynn Craft, Madison Craft, Lucas Craft, Mara Craft, Hunter Craft, Kevin Lawson, Tom Landefeld, & Kenny Wayne Patrick. 

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