He was born on December 29, 1931 in Campbell County, son of the late William A. Craft and the late Bessie J. Craft. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Billy P. Craft and a great granddaughter, Veralee Craft.
Herbert was retired from Lynchburg Engraving and a member of Beulah Baptist Church. He loved working on oil art painting.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joyce H. Craft; 3 sons, Greg Craft and wife Gail, David Craft and Chris Craft; a sister, Rebecca Evans and husband Paul; 1 grandson, Jonathan Craft; 3 great grandchildren, Zoey Craft, Zakary Craft, and Caylee Mae Craft.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 10, 2019 from 10:00 am – 10:45 am at Whitten Timberlake Chapel followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Dr. Dennis Hollandsworth and Rev. Darrell Campbell officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park.