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Hoyt Craps Obituary

Hoyt Craps LEESVILLE Hoyt Craps, 79, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, August 7, at St. James Lutheran Church (Summit) with interment in the church cemetery with Rev. Gary Lyerly officiating. Active pallbearers are Greg Craps, Samuel Miller, Ryan Craps, Ben Craps, Chris Shealy and Rodney Craps. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church in the fellowship hall. Mr. Craps was born in Leesville, SC, son of the late Jessie and Buler Clamp Craps. He was a weaver with J.B. Martin. He enjoyed fishing. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie (Susan) Craps; Steve (Edie) Craps; Tim (Wanda) Craps; brothers, Richard, Charlie, David and Robert Craps; sisters, Pauline Lucas; Mary Alice Caughman; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brother, Curtis, Neeley, Drayton and Karl Craps; and sisters, Carrie Long; Inese Whittle; and Geneva Whittle. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. James Lutheran Church, 308 Church Street, Leesville, SC 29070. Condolences may be expressed at miltonshealy.com.

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Published by The State on Aug. 6, 2015.

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Libby Hoyt

August 7, 2015

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

Karen Taylor Gabert

August 7, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Hoyt's passing! He was such a sweet man and a dear friend of my parents! I will miss seeing him drive by the house! Praying for peace and comfort for all of the family!

Janet & Larry Rikard

August 6, 2015

Prayers for all the family in the days ahead.

Mike Howard

August 6, 2015

Ronnie, Steve and Tim,
We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Hoyt's passing he was such an awesome person... we always enjoyed so many laughs when we were together! We will miss him greatly. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.

Mike and Suzie Howard

Bernie Corley

August 6, 2015

My sincere sympathy in the loss of your love one "Sis" and families.

August 6, 2015

The Family have our Sympathy in the passing of Mr.Hoyt. Work with him at JB Martin.

linda shealy

August 6, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by all. Uncle Hoyt was a gentle hearted and caring person. He fought a long battle. God's arms are wrapped around him now with peace.

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