Eddie Monroe Craven, age 76, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 surrounded by several members of his family.
Eddie was born in High Point, November 1, 1948, a son of the Solomon "Jack" Craven and Doris Setliff Craven. He was a loving father, grandfather and brother. Eddie had a great sense of humor and was such a jokester. He graduated from High Point Central High School and attended GTCC. Eddie served in Army for three years, earning the National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and Expert Rifle Medal. He worked at Burlington Industries for several years and retired from Steelcase after 26 years of service. Eddie's favorite pastime was playing golf. He even had a hole in one at Winding Creek. He and his golf buddies loved giving each other a hard time about that. Eddie was an avid dancer, who especially enjoyed country line dancing and two stepping. He loved teaching those dances to anyone willing to learn. He was a dedicated member of West Fairfield Baptist Church, serving on the security team.
Surviving are three daughters, Jeannie Williams (Lewis), Tamera Leonard (Chad) and Shelley Farmer (Joseph); two sons, James Craven (Leah) and Ryan Craven, (Laura); a sister, Brenda Johnson (Toby); two brothers, David Craven and Kavin Craven (Jeannine); 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He also leaves behind many other family members and friends who will miss him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Susannah Darlene Craven.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 2 p.m. at West Fairfield Baptist Church by the Rev. Mark Mosley. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to West Fairfield Baptist Church.
