'When I was an adolescent I began to experience pain in my left leg, I was referred to Dr. Craven by our family doctor and he treated me for over two years before he was able to diagnose a rare benign tumor. He told my parents he would probably never see another case like mine in his career. There was no procedure to remove it as it was inside the femoral neck. He devised his plan, shared it with me and the family and we agreed to let him attempt to remove it knowing that at 13 years old I could lose my entire leg. The surgery took 8 hours. I have a huge 11-inch scar from that surgery. It involved removing over half of the femoral neck and then taking a section of bone from my pelvis to graft. I remember having the surgery in a big operating room with a gallery at the university hospital and many other people observing. His procedure worked, saved my leg and within a day of the surgery I knew the tumor was gone because while I had surgical pain the pain I felt before was gone. He was my hero. After years of seeing him monthly, I actually missed him once I was healed. Rest in peace Dr.Craven I loved you for what you did for me, for your amazing bedside manner. Over the years you treated my Dad, my Mom, my brother and my sister for one thing or another. I'm so sad I discovered your passing today but I'm comforted by knowing you are living in eternal peace and happiness now, I hope to see you again when my time comes.'

'Randy was my Orthopedic Surgeon from 1988 until he retired. We have thought of him, his tenderness and his gentle spirit on many occasions. He, and other members of the team that he assembled, saved my left leg that was severely mangled, with subsequent infections. It's too long to write, but if you are ever interested, I would love to share a story that was life changing for me. He was a Godly man! We loved him dearly.'

'We loved Dr Craven - he replaced one of my dads knees and both of my moms. RIP'

'Dearest Shannon and family: I have not kept up with you like I should have. Miss seeing you at the law firm and your dad at the hospital. Hope that all is well with the family. Your dad was a great man and will be missed tremendously.

Still living on Woodcrest'

' Sincere condolences to Dr. Cravens family . I won't forget him :over 10 years ago he did moms hip replacement on a Sunday AM . She recovered so well: was back doing "the conga"at her nursing facility before long. At the office appt. come to find out we both went to BA in Dallas . Another Family member also saw him with success. A good man& I appreciated his sense of humor'

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'Pam, Shannon, and David,
So sorry for your loss. We love you all and will keep your family in our prayers.
Jeff and Christy Kaiser'

'Pam, I just learned of Randy's passing. I'm so sorry for your loss, and sorry I haven't kept in touch better. I'll always have fond memories of Randy. Wishing you the best.'

'Hello Pam, I'm so sorry for your loss of Randy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Take care.
Nanette Bilyeu'

'Pam and family,

Our condolences to you on Randy's passing. I had known Randy since our residency in orthopedics and officed in the same building off of Huebner for many years. 

I even bought a house from him in 1983.

Randy was a fine orthopedist and an even better Christian.

He will be missed.

Robert and Shelley Kimmel'

'Dr. Craven and Pam were a delight to see at all the sports events with the grandkids.....He was a hoot, I will miss seeing him. Prayers for all the family and friends. Linda "gigi" Combs'

'Rest in Peace and know you have left us so sad. You were a wonderful doctor, enjoyed our visits and your wonderful charisma.
when you retired, oh what a sad day. Your passing is even sadder; however, we know you are with our Lord. Bless you.'

'Randy is among the finest people that I have known. I know he will rest in peace. Condolences and prayers go out to the Cravens.'

'my thoughts and prayers are with DR CRAVEN'S family. I was a patient who DR CRAVEN operated on 5 times.... successfully. he was more than a surgeon, his bedside manner was one of the best, he always made you feel good, no matter how much pain you were in. he will be missed. my life is better thanks to DR CRAVEN. thank you, Gregory Buckley.'

'Dr. Craven was my doctor for a huge portion of my life. He was one of my favorite doctors and I trusted him 100%. If he said that something did or did not need to be done then I did not need to hear anything else. I have missed him every day since he retired and will miss him even more now. Sometimes we would discuss politics or history at the end of my appointment and he would get that extra little twinkle in his eye so you knew it was something he really liked. Rest in peace Dr. C. you did great work here. Your legacy is secure in all of your patients that are better for knowing you. You will be greatly missed.'

'Sincere condolences to the Craven family. I was one of Dr. Craven's first patients and continued seeing him for 32 years. His love of Christ, his family and medicine were evident in everything he did. I will always remember Dr. Craven as a caring, competent surgeon who saw me through some rough times. May God have mercy on his soul and be with you through these difficult times.'

'I knew Dr. Craven for almost 32 years working at the hospital and seeing him when he came to make rouonds. he always had smile and a hello to all the nurses and his pts. he was also my orthopedic

'Mrs Craven, Shannon, David and extended family. Our thoughts and prayers to you all. Oh my gosh will miss Dr. Craven so dearly.'

'Such a wonderful caring man & physician. Had the pleasure of working next door to his office for many years..he will be missed, rest is peace...'

'I have known and worked with Dr. Phillip Craven for over 25 years. Excellent physician and an amazing teacher.
He loved history and would always come in even after he retired and give us history lessons. He would always start out by saying 'What happened on this day 22 years ago today' We will miss him greatly!'

OBITUARIO

Phillip Randolph Craven, Jr. MD

27 abril, 1944 – 2 noviembre, 2017

Porter Loring Mortuary - McCullough

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