John Franklin Craven, Jr., 43, of Tifton passed away Monday, May 12, 2003, at Tift Regional Medical Center. His funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2003, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Steve Luke officiating. Mr. Craven was laid to rest at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Mark Hood, Chester Ellison, Mark Payne, Steven Skinner, Jerry McClention and Keith Walker served as pallbearers.
Born September 4, 1959, in Tift County, Mr. Craven was the son of the late John Franklin Craven, Sr. and Winnie Hester Craven. He worked as a maintenance technician at the Target Distribution Center in Tifton; and he was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Craven is survived by his wife, Debbie Hayes Craven of Tifton; one son, Robert Dale Craven of Tifton; two daughters, Karen Craven and Brandi "Tater" Craven, both of Tifton; one brother, Sam Craven of Tifton; one sister, Stella Hopkins of Tifton; and one granddaughter, Kaitlyn Milliones.