Claude "Jack" Croft

Claude "Jack" Croft obituary

Claude "Jack" Croft

Claude Croft Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Willis Funeral Home on Dec. 3, 2025.
MR. CLAUDE "JACK" CROFT – Age 77, of Ringgold, GA passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025. He was born April 9, 1948 to his late parents, Hosey and Carrie Mae Smith Croft. Jack was graduate of Ringgold High School Class of 1967. Jack was employed as a Truck Driver for J.B. Hunt until his retirement. Jack was a member of Mt. Peria Baptist Church. Jack was an avid fisherman, enjoyed listening to country music, and going to local car races. Jack was also preceded in death by his brother, Deacon Paul Croft.

Those left to cherish Jack's memories are his two sons and grandchildren; siblings, Rev. Dr. Floyd (Rose) Croft, Ludie (General) Wymbs, Rebecca (Allen) Smith, Dorothy Croft, Josephine Fears, and Jean Davis; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Moss Croft; special friend, Michelle Williams; special nephew, Barry (Dawn) Wymbs; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Homegoing Celebration will be Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 1:30 P.M. at Mt. Peria Baptist Church, 341 Sparks St, Ringgold, GA 30736. The family will receive extended family and friends on Sunday from 12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. at the church. Interment; Ringgold Community Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.

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