Saturday, March 6th, 2021
Jimmy Craft
Jimmy O. Craft, age 64, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his residence.
He was born on January 29, 1957 in Albany, Kentucky to the late William "Bill" and Pauline (Ferguson) Craft. On February 27, 1999 he married Connie (Ahlden) Craft and she survives at the residence.
Other survivors include three daughters, Brandy Rheinhart, Montpelier, Indiana, Casey (Tim) Shellabarger, Berne, Indiana and Jamie (Dave) Wallace, Celina; a stepson, Jeremy (Jamie) Elson, Illinois; three sisters Martha (Roger) Parelius, Illinois, Lois (David) Gause, Rockford and Pam (Ryan) Davis, Monticello, Kentucky; a brother, Dale Craft, Illinois; nine grandchildren; and his loving dog, Brody.
Jimmy is also preceded in death by three brothers, Jerry Craft - Terry Craft - Billy Craft.
He was a 1975 graduate of Bluffton High School in Bluffton, Indiana. He retired after being a general contractor for many years.
Jimmy was a member of Chatt United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, Ohio and Willshire 667 Masonic Lodge. He had many hobbies but he especially enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR and spending time with family and friends.
Graveside services will begin at 12:30 pm on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina with Rev. Matt Overman officiating.
Attendees are required to follow social distancing and guidelines dictated by the Ohio Department of Health, due to the national concerns of COVID-19.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Animal Protection League of Mercer County.
Cisco Funeral Homes are honored to care for Jimmy and his family. To pay your respects or leave online condolences or memories, visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or visit Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.
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