James Howard Craven passed away Thursday March 31, 2016 at NMMC-West Point at the age of 85. He was born June 14, 1930 to the late Eva and Albert Craven. He was a veteran of the US Army and a member of West End Baptist Church. Teddy loved fishing and eating.
Funeral Services will be Sunday April 3, 2016 at 2 PM at Robinson Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Craven officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Scott Andrews, Brad Andrews, Dusty Craven, Jamie Dennis, Robin Myrick, Anthony Wright, Teddy Craven. Honorary pallbearers will be members of his Sunday school class at West End Baptist Church. Visitation will be Saturday from 5-7 PM at the funeral home.
He is survived by his sons, Randy H. Craven (Kay) of West Point, Ricky D. Craven (Lisa) of Mathiston, Mikel R. Craven of West Point; daughters, Debbie Myrick of West Point, Darlene Wright (Wayne) of West Point, Linda Craven of Ocean Springs; sister, Bessie Mae Burch of Laurence, MS; 12 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Clara Jean Craven; sons, David Craven, Kenneth Craven; sister, Frances Jones; brother, A. L. Craven.
Memorials may be made to West End Baptist Church PO Box 388 West Point, MS 39773.