Stephen H Craft

Steve was born on May 14, 1943, in Syracuse, NY. He was the only child of Gerald and Florence Sykes Craft. He met the love of his life, Jill Vormwald, in high school and they married in 1964. In 1970, they and their three young children moved to Charlotte, NC. He worked in the Charlotte area as a computer programmer and later in life at the Stereo Repair Center. In 1998, he and Jill relocated to Monroe, NC. After retiring, Steve volunteered at Habitat for Humanity ReStore where he repaired various stereo and video equipment.

Steve was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved being with his family at every opportunity. He was a man of few words but always expressed a gentle kindness to both friends and strangers alike. Steve had a deep love for God and was a long-time member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte and worked with the audio/visual team there. He had a great love for classic cars and music of all kinds and played drums in a dance band for many years at the Candlelight Restaurant in Charlotte and later at the Idlewild Country Club in Matthews.

Steve was predeceased by his parents and son, Christopher (Chris) Noel Craft. Those who remain to cherish his memory include his wife, Jill; son, Ronald (Ron) Craft and wife Sheila, daughter, Laura Whitworth and husband Tim, and Chris’ wife, Debra Blanton; beloved grandchildren, Andrew Craft and wife Tiffany, Melissa Barnett and husband, Jeff, Ashley Wallace, Grace Craft, and Emily Wallace.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 30 at 10:00 AM followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Hickory Grove Baptist Church, 7200 East WT Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28215. A private interment will be held at a later date.

The family thanks the staff of Brookdale Monroe Square for their care of Steve over the last 10 months. For those wishing to give a gift in memory of Steve, please consider the Hickory Grove Baptist Church’s Hearts & Hammers Ministry, 7200 East WT Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28215, or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcewenmonroechapel.com for the Craft family.

McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is honored to serve the family of Mr. Stephen (Steve) Herbert Craft.