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Kathryn Crowe
October 7, 2021
My heart is broken for the Haycraft family. Please know you all are in my prayers. May Chris RIP
Lisa Miller
October 7, 2021
My deepest condolences to Tammy and the Haycraft family. Chris's presence here on this earth will most certainly be missed but may the fond memories of him remain in your hearts forever. It was a blessing to have known Chris for the short time that I did. He always had a smile and an impossibly witty story bringing laughter and fun into everyone's lives. Most of all he had a great heart and such strong faith in God. I am so happy that he shared this faith with his fiance Tammy helping her to know and feel the love of God. Surely, Chris is walking the grounds of a beautiful land in Heaven with the Father where someday we will all see him again.
Jesse McFadden
October 7, 2021
So sorry for the loss to the Haycraft family, Worked with Chris for many a year, always energetic and smiling, Chris we all will miss you
Tom Hood
October 6, 2021
My oldest friend. You now judge angels. You will be missed. You are in my prayers, and please pray for me now as your first new line of service.
To the family, please accept my condolences. I can't name you all but you too are in my prayers.
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Jimmy &Tonya Boone
October 6, 2021
We are so very sorry for your families loss of Chris . He was such a good hearted man and he will definitely be missed. Your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers.
steven Pike
October 6, 2021
Chris Haycraft
What can I say? How do I begin?
I met Chris for the first time when he was 13 or 14yrs old. He worked for his dad at Hickory Springs in Owensboro Ky. His dad, Jack, ran the place. Jack and my father, Charles, were business acquaintances and became good friends. Chris and I would always laugh when we talked about it because his job was to tie up the foam for his dad in bundles of 5. And when Hickory delivered it to our mattress factory, my job was to untie the bundles of 5 and stack the foam.
Fast forward years later and Chris was running the sales division of Hickory Springs Owensboro and his friend Darrell ran the plant as Jack had retired. Chris and I became good friends over the years. We spent a lot of time together and had many meals together. Chris was a good Christian man and my brother in Christ. While I was going through my open-heart surgery, he wanted to know daily how I was doing and prayed and had others pray for me the entire time I was in the hospital.
Even after Chris left Hickory Springs and went to work in Indianapolis we kept in touch and texted often. He would call me to chat while he was driving from Indianapolis to his farm and home in Hawesville KY so he wouldn't fall to sleep while driving. Sometimes we would talk about nothing at all, but it was comforting to him, and I was happy to tell him some silly jokes to make him laugh. This world now has an empty space that will never be filled again. But Heaven is a much brighter place now that Chris Is there.
I am truly blessed to have known such a kind & caring person. Chris always had a smile and would always work to help anyone he could
Chris, I will miss your smile, your jokes, and the way you always lifted me up.
I look forward to the day when I see you again in Heaven.
Ellie & Jon Aud
October 6, 2021
We didn't know him well, but he was always a pleasure to be around when we visited with Wayne and Mary. He left this world too soon. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael Lovelace
October 5, 2021
Had the pleasure of knowing Chris for about the last 15 years not only was he a great friend but more importantly a great person with a big heart . He will be missed . Praying for his fiancé and family during this difficult time.
Mike and Penny Hanson
October 5, 2021
Tammy,
You and Chris's family are in our thoughts and prayers as you go thru this difficult time.
Kathy Isenhour
October 5, 2021
Chris was a man who lived large. I feel fortunate to have known him. I sincerely wish this tragedy had not occurred. My deepest sympathy.
Lisa Ling
October 5, 2021
My deepest sympathies for all the family. Chris was a dear friend and I'll never forget him. I can hear him calling me "sajit momma" in reference to my little girl burning her foot and always telling me to massage it mommy! A good man gone too soon! RIP Chris
Angela Galloway Roby
October 5, 2021
Chris was an amazing man and will be missed by so many. Love and prayers to the Haycraft family.
Rebecca Jarboe
October 5, 2021
Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss. You are all in our prayers. Rebecca Jarboe and Pete Pellerin
Larry Catron
October 5, 2021
Dear Jack and Mary Ann
My prayer
Leslie Buell
October 4, 2021
Terrible loss of a wonderful man. Heartfelt condolences to his family.
Jill Hinton
October 4, 2021
I worked with Chris at Hickory Springs from 1984-1990. He was always full of energy and fun to work with.
My heart goes out to his children, grandchildren, parents, siblings, fiancé and his extended family.
I pray God gives you strength and comfort during this difficult time and for many days ahead.
Kerry Paape
October 4, 2021
Ethan and Misty.I am so sorry for your sudden loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Chris's family during this difficult time. God Bless You. Kerry Paape
Elizabeth Boarman
October 4, 2021
So many memories, accidentally hit you with a baseball bat when you were very young, had your wedding shower at our house, you took grandson Austin deer hunting, you took me to FL with your family on vacation...❤ Aunt Libby.
Perry Harney
October 4, 2021
I had a trucking business next to Hickory Springs for 10 8 years Chris was a fine gentleman always had a smile for everyone. He will be missed
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