Edward Joel Crafton

Edward Joel Crafton went to be with the Lord, Thursday May 2nd, 2019. He was born September 12, 1940, to the late Clifford Leslie and Alta Mae Crafton in Lane, Tenn. Ed is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sherry & Mike Lewis; his granddaughter and husband, Chelsy & Chase Roberts; and two great-granddaughters, Collins and Chandler Roberts. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Gaynor & Grover Hainstock; sister, Vonell Becker; sister, Evelyn Crawford; and special friend, Barbara Tolleson; and a host of friends at Audubon Pointe. He was preceded in death by brothers and sisters: Loren Crafton, Bobby Crafton, Melvin Crafton, Patricia Flatt and Joyce Hoing. Ed was of the Baptist faith. He loved spending time with his family, studying the bible, karaoke, dancing and gardening. Ed brought laughter and kindness everywhere he went! A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday May 6, at Audubon Pointe in Maumelle, 100 Audubon Way, with Pastor Charlie Winters, Cedar Heights Baptist Church, officiating. Special thanks to Pastor Charlie for the many hours of "Hot Bible" discussions with my dad. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.