David Michael Craven, 74, of Fort Smith, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 at his home. He was born July 22, 1947 in Fort Smith to the late Ervin and Helen (Ohm) Craven. He served in the U.S. Navy, and was a marina owner and held a 100 Ton Master-Captain's License. He had been a pawnbroker, and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marsha Craven.
He is survived by two daughters, Lori Craven and fiancé Fouad Sawaya of Fort Smith, and Cori Interlicchia and husband Jeff of Riverside, CA; a son, Michael Craven and wife Serene of Greenwood; a sister, Patricia Faulkenberry and husband Randy of Fort Smith; a brother, Larry Craven and wife Marty of Hackett; seven grandchildren, Erin, Taylor, Wyatt, Heidi, Matthew, Michelle, and Miles; and three great-grandchildren, Charlie, Audrey, and Grant.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Gracelawn Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
Pallbearers will be Michael Craven, Fouad Sawaya, Jeff Interlicchia, Bob Thompson, Cliff Norman, Ron Fenwick, Matthew Craven, and Larry Craven.
The family will visit with friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.
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