George E. Craft
October 17, 1923 ~ March 3, 2016
George E. Craft
(Age 92)
On Thursday, March 3, 2016, in Bethesda, MD. Loving husband for 62 years of Barbara Perry Craft who predeceased him in 2013. George is survived by his sister, June Craft Black, nephew G. Thomas Black and many other nieces and nephews. George joined the Navy during WWII where he served in the Pacific Theater. He then attended West Virginia University and graduated with an Industrial Engineering degree. A member of the University ROTC, he commissioned as a 2nd Lt in the Army Transportation Corps. He served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and retired as a Lt Col. He was made an honorary Brigadier General by West Virginia National Guard. He then worked for VITRO Corporation for 12 years. Services will be held with full military honors at the Fort Myer Old Post Chapel and interment at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, July 19 at 9:00 a.m. The family requests donations be made to the following charities in George's name if desired, Professor Neil Armstrong Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund at the University of Cincinnati, Seeing Eye dogs for the blind or Disabled American Veterans.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
(Age 92)
On Thursday, March 3, 2016, in Bethesda, MD. Loving husband for 62 years of Barbara Perry Craft who predeceased him in 2013. George is survived by his sister, June Craft Black, nephew G. Thomas Black and many other nieces and nephews. George joined the Navy during WWII where he served in the Pacific Theater. He then attended West Virginia University and graduated with an Industrial Engineering degree. A member of the University ROTC, he commissioned as a 2nd Lt in the Army Transportation Corps. He served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and retired as a Lt Col. He was made an honorary Brigadier General by West Virginia National Guard. He then worked for VITRO Corporation for 12 years. Services will be held with full military honors at the Fort Myer Old Post Chapel and interment at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, July 19 at 9:00 a.m. The family requests donations be made to the following charities in George's name if desired, Professor Neil Armstrong Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund at the University of Cincinnati, Seeing Eye dogs for the blind or Disabled American Veterans.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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General Craft was my neighbor. I will miss talking with him. He had great stories about his life and a true wisdom to share.
I am so sorry to lose an old friend. I worked with George at the Vitro Field office in Annapolis. We often left after lunch for a short drive to get an ice cream cone. I remember the day when we were returning to the office and heard on the radio of the Space Shuttle exploding. George was really moved by the loss of the wonderful astronauts (including the young teacher). George was a good friend and a fine gentleman who cared about people. I will miss the phone calls we had. I tried calling George at his home twice in the month before he passed, but did not get any answers. Henry L. (Hank) Wegner
Our sincere condolences to the family! We are so sorry for your loss. Losing someone in death is such a sad time. We lost mom recently. We want to share some scriptures that give us the assurance that we will see her again. Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.John 5: 28, 29. Isaiah 11:6-9 tells about a future where children will play with wild animals… “and no harm will come to them… right here on earth.” No more sickness or death. (Rev 21:3,4) We hope we can be there for you! Call us anytime! The White’s 812-350-9888