Parcourez la nécrologie de Ernest Edsel Craft December 16 1935 January 3 2023 résidant dans la province T-N pour le détail des funérailles
Ernest “Edsel” Craft – of Knoxville, TN died at the age of 87 on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Edsel was known by family and friends for his wonderful generosity, animated warm greeting, and resolute optimism. Edsel will also be remembered for the constant stream of humorous stories, lasting nicknames and pet phrases with which he peppered his rich life. Edsel was born to Ernest “Mitchell” and Ruby Craft in Cromona, KY in 1935.
He is predeceased by his five brothers, Cecil, Hershel, Crandell, Wendell, and Lowell (his father Mitchell had a sense of humor too!). He grew up in Kingsport, TN and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School. Edsel completed two stints with the US Army Air Defense Artillery and graduated from East Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Arts in finance via the GI bill. Edsel married Barbara (“Little Person” or “Main Squeeze”) in 1960, and they welcomed their only child Robert (“Noggin” or “Nog”) in 1962. Edsel built a trucking and warehousing company in Memphis with his childhood friend, Hoyt McKarem. After Hoyt’s death, Edsel built a foreign trade warehousing business from which he retired in 2010. Edsel and Barbara moved to downtown Knoxville in 2018, and have been members of All Souls Church since their move. Edsel loved his family and his Labrador Retrievers. He was happiest when all were together to revel in God’s majestic creation while boating, duck hunting, or fly fishing.
Edsel is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, Robert (Ange); grandchildren, Kris (Becca) and Jennifer; great-grandchild, David; and a host of brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
Edsel’s memorial services will begin with a receiving of friends at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Bridges Funeral Home followed by a Celebration of Life at 2:00 PM. After the funeral, there will be graveside service at 4:00 PM at Holston College Cemetery, 3875 Holston College Road, Louisville, TN 37777. Following the graveside service, there will be a reception at the home of Robert and Ange Craft, 3840 Channel Harbor Road, Louisville, TN 37777. Regarding donations in his honor, Edsel would have appreciated contributions to Ducks Unlimited. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com
December 16 1935 January 3 2023
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