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Mr. Craft was originally from Bethel and graduated from Duke University with a Bachelors degree in History and from ECU with a Master's degree in Education Administration. He served in WWII in the European Theatre in Intelligence and Reconnaissance. He married the love of his life, Nora Lee Hinnant, July 28, 1951. He became a life time educator serving in Pitt County as teacher, coach, principal and retiring as Associate Superintendent of Pitt County Schools.
Mr. Craft served in many civic capacities including Rotary Club, Mid-East Commission, Boys & Girls Club of Ayden, Pitt Community College Board of Trustees and Chowan College Board of Trustees as well as many others throughout the years.
Mr. Craft was known as a true gentleman and cared deeply for his family, his church and his community.
He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas L. Craft Sr. and Nannie Clyde Edmundson of Bethel; and wife Nora Lee Hinnant Craft.
He is survived by sons, Thomas L. Craft III and Billie of Wilson and Ned Hinnant Craft and B.J. of Ayden; two grandchildren Ashley Elizabeth Craft Rhodes and Dusty of Swansboro and William Thomas Craft of Wilson.
Funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Ayden. Burial will follow in the Ayden Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Farmer Funeral Chapel Wednesday evening from 6:30 until 8:30.
Contributions can be made to First Baptist Church of Ayden or the Boys & Girls Club of Ayden.
You may email condolences to www.farmerfuneralservice.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Craft
Linwood & Addie Allegood
February 15, 2014
My memories of Mr.Craft go back many years into my time at Ayden Elementary School. Mr.Craft taught there and was principal there as well. Your father was all of the things others have mentioned in this guest book and then some. He was a true southern gentleman in every way. I called him Mr.Craft as I always knew him to be and he did not insist I call him by his first name. May God be with the Craft family now and always.
Brenda Galindo
February 13, 2014
My condolences go to all of Mr. Craft's family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky Coward
February 13, 2014
Rest in God's true peace, Mr. Tommy. our condolences to your family. You were a treasure.
Amy Dilday
February 13, 2014
My prayers to the Craft Family. When I attended Ayden First Baptist Church, I sat down from Mr. Craft in the same pew. He and I would joke with each other and say, if he wasn't there I wouldn't know where to sit and vice versa. He was a quiet and humble person. I sure did love his hugs. When he wasn't there, I would miss his presence. He will surely be missed. He was a wise and wonderful man who I was glad to have known. God bless you Mr. Craft and may God bring comfort to your family.
Billy Vandiford
February 13, 2014
Toni and I send our deepest condolences to the family. He was a great man and friend.
Lin Respess
February 13, 2014
RIP Mr. Craft
Tim Merritt
February 12, 2014
Mr. Craft had a good time in class. His historic laugh when Richard McClawhorn spooked a rabbit while "policing" the Little Leage Field during class still brings me joy. He was a good one. Tim Merritt
February 12, 2014
MR. TOM CRAFT'S WORD WAS HIS BOND. YOU COULD TAKE IT TO THE BANK. GREAT FRIEND AND CUSTOMER.HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM.
WADE AND BARBARA TRASK
Allan Wilson
February 12, 2014
My condolences to the entire Craft family. Mr. Craft was an outstanding individual who has touched everyone's life in Ayden and the surrounding areas. God bless the entire Craft family in your time of grief.
Kay Hinnant Dowd
February 12, 2014
Precious memories of an uncle that loved his family and life. I am comforted by knowing he is at peace with Aunt Nora Lee.
Ray & Ann Collins
February 12, 2014
Ann and I convey our most sincere condolences and sympathy to Mr. Craft's family. His teachings and personal example have served us well for a lifetime; he was the epitome of a gentleman and a loving, caring person. We shall miss him.
Ike Baldree
February 12, 2014
My condolences to the family. Mr. Craft was an inspiration to me during my entire career in education. He was my friend, teacher, and mentor. Good people leave us to soon.
Sandra McLawhorn Reed
February 12, 2014
My deepest sympathy to you on the death of your father and grandfather. He was a wonderful, caring man whom I remember well while going to school. He was one of most favorite teachers and always remembered him being so calm and wanting to teach us all valuable lessons. May God be with you during this time of grieving and healing.
Barry Kearney
February 12, 2014
My condolences to Ned, Tom, and the entire family, in your time of grief. Memories last forever.
Andrew Foreman
February 11, 2014
Just a finest gentlemen as one ever could be. Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire Craft Family.
Robin
February 11, 2014
Rest in peace Tommy. We will miss you
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