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Carlos Craft Obituary

Carlos "Cecil" Craft passed away peacefully at the age of 85 surrounded by family and friends. Cecil was a retired, Naval Senior Chief with Vietnam combat action honors. He was an instructor for marksmanship during his naval career.

His passions were fishing and boating. Therefore many trips were taken to the lakes and ocean byways of Virginia. Cecil was known to make everyone laugh with his quick witted one-liners. He was loved by everyone who met him.

Cecil was a longtime Deacon for Pastor Bubba at Calvary in Virginia Beach.

He leaves behind his loving wife Nancy L. Craft and family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on May 21, 2023.

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Bob England

May 22, 2023

I was a FTG2, he was GMCS LCPO in R5 Div during my time on Shenandoah (1976-1980), Great Chief , loved bass fishing out in back bay, took me out a few times. Always remembered him, even after Shenandoah got decommissioned ..when I became FTSCLANT Techrep, ran into him, he was working at Norshipco...RIP Shipmate..

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