James G. Crafton — UPDATED
James G. “Jim” Crafton, 88, Syracuse, passed away at 7:50 a.m. Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. He was born Feb. 6, 1934, in Nappanee, to Bebon and Bertha (Mischler) Crafton.
He grew up in Nappanee and graduated from Milford High School. He was married Sept.11, 1960, in Syracuse, to Norma J. Byland who survives and spent most of his life in the Syracuse area. He retired from Auto Zone in Goshen and formerly worked at Da-Lite Screen in Warsaw.
She was a member of the Buzzards Roost Ham Radio Operator Club, Solomon Creek United Methodist Church near Benton, formerly attended the Calvary United Methodist Church in Syracuse, and was part of the Burger King Men’s Coffee Club.
He is further survived by his children: Terri Collins of Indianapolis; Garry Crafton of Chicago, Ill.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Bobbi Schiffer, and sister, Dianna Shoemaker.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday April 22, at the Solomon Creek United Methodist Church, 15051 CR 146, Syracuse,
with Pastor Glenda Woodcox officiating. Burial will follow in the Solomon Creek Cemetery.
Preferred memorials may be given to the Solomon Creek United Methodist Church, 15051 CR 146, Syracuse, IN 46567. To send condolences to the family of James Crafton, please visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com