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George Crafton Obituary

CRAFTON, Dr. George BoydAge 88 of Nashville. Passed away January 10, 2009. Born August 14, 1920 in Fulton, KY. He was the son of Dr. George Anderson and Mary Mozelle Boyd Crafton. After graduating from The University of Kentucky and The University of Louisville School of Medicine, he served as a flight surgeon in the Pacific theatre. In 1948, he came to Nashville and completed his residency and chief residency in OBGYN at General Hospital and then at Vanderbilt Medical Center. A master obstetrician, a meticulous surgeon, and a compassionate physician, he practiced for more than forty five years and delivered more babies than any other physician in Nashville. He served as chief of OBGYN at Baptist hospital and was past president of the Nashville OBGYN Society as well as the Tennessee OBGYN Society. He was a member of Hillwood Country Club and Belle Meade United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of fifty nine years, Mrs. Martha West Crafton; daughter, Sarah Crafton Banko; two sons, Dr. George West Crafton and Dr. William Boyd Crafton; as well as his grandchildren, Mrs. Catherine Crafton Lewis, Elizabeth West Crafton, George Charlesworth Crafton, Daniel West Banko and Thomas Boyd Crafton. The funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 in Woodlawn's Dignity Hall. Pallbearers will be Dr. Wilborn D. Strode, Dr. James M. Brakefield, Dr. Charles M. Gill, Dr. George West Crafton, Dr. William Boyd Crafton, Mr. George Charlesworth Crafton, Mr. Daniel West Banko and Mr. Thomas Boyd Crafton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University of Kentucky General Scholarship Fund in the name of Dr. George B. Crafton. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2009 from 3-5 p.m. at WOODLAWN ROESCH PATTON FUNERAL HOME, 660 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN, (615) 383-4754

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Published by The Tennessean from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2009.

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Jim & Nell King

January 26, 2009

Such a nice person in addition to being a good Doctor. As a pharmacist I filled many of his prescriptions. He delivered our son.

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Diane Hawkins-Ridgeway

January 18, 2009

Dr Crafton was such a wonderful man! I was able to have my son due to his knowledge-i had previously been told i couldnt have any more children-thanks to him i had 1 more-he will be greatly missed and our prayers and blessings go out to the family-God Bless you Dr Crafton-you were awesome and had such a great sense of humour!

Mary Lou Parsell

January 18, 2009

Dr. Crafton was the most compassionate Dr. I have ever met. He delivered our second daughter in 1962, and her son in 1989 in Nashville Baptist Hospital. He also performed surgery on our oldest daughter possibility saving her life. We pray peace and comfort and God's richest blessings on his family.

Sandra Moses

January 14, 2009

Dr. Crafton was one of the most amazing doctors it has been my privilege to know. He always made me feel as if he had all the time in the world for me and my concerns. He delivered all five of my children and when our youngest was born in 1989 he sat by my bedside during the last two hours of labor because of some health concerns for my son. Thankfully my son was born healthly and beautiful. Dr. Crafton will always hold a special place in our hearts. He truly represented the best this world has to give. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

B. Lee

January 14, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dr. Crafton was a wonderful doctor. He delivered me in 1959 and he delivered my two children in 1985 and 1989.

JO ANN (Joyce) Towe

January 14, 2009

I was so sorry to hear about the death of Dr. Crafton.He delivered my daughter 33 years ago. I really thought a lot of him.

DANNY COTTEN

January 14, 2009

A great man,thanks for grabbing my arm and making me come in to the delivery room for the birth of my son.It was the greatest experience of my life...

Patrick Decker

January 13, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to the Crafton family for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patrick Decker and Family

Helen Milliken

January 13, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. Dr Crafton delivered my daughter. I thought he was a wonderful physician. I will pray for your family at this time.

Katharine Decker-Johnson

January 13, 2009

My prayers are with the Crafton family. I am certain that Dr. Crafton's gift of healing made a positive difference to his patients.

Joan Keating

January 13, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure your father was the utmost inspiration for your wonderful care as a surgeon and a loving family.

Marisa Bush

January 12, 2009

Dr. Crafton delivered me & my brothers, & then later I worked with his son, Dr. West Crafton. Our family is thinking of you in your time of loss. We know you have many happy memories.

Rob and Becky Parks

January 12, 2009

May God be with your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Peggy Ferrell

January 12, 2009

Dr. Crafton delivered my two children in 1962 and 1965 and I continued to go to him for years. He was a wonderful doctor. May God bless your family.

Joyce Wiggins

January 12, 2009

If it not been for Dr. Crafton, my oldest daughter would not have
survied. He truly was a kind, gentle
and wonderful Dr.

Joyce & Joe Bush

January 12, 2009

Dr. Crafton delivered our daughter and then our daughter went to him, also. He was always so compassionate, caring and dependable. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the peace that surpasses all understanding be yours.

Amanda Cordeiro

January 12, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Diane Rivers

January 12, 2009

Dr. Crafton delivered my son on February 16, 1979 and gave me the greatest joy of my life. He was such a wonderful doctor and an extraordinary man. So much compassion! My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

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