James Lee Craft Jr.

James Lee Craft Jr., age 74. Sunrise June 11, 1948 and Sunset June 30, 2022.

JAMES LEE CRAFT, JR. passed away on June 30, 2022. He was born and raised in Columbus, OH, and was the second of two children born to James L. Craft, Sr., and Thelma (Brown) Craft. James attended the Columbus Public Schools and was a proud graduate of Columbus East High School. Following graduation, he served in the United States Air Force for four years. After being honorably discharged he had a long career to include AEP in the Line Department and several trucking companies retiring from Conway Trucking.

He leaves to treasure the life he lived, a sister, Bertina Johnson; nephews and niece: Jason Johnson, Aaron (Jasmin) Johnson and Kali (Derek) McQueen; the love of his life, Sherley Butler and her daughter, Ashley Dunmore. As well he leaves special friends and family, too many to name.

His celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at The Chapel of Peace East (Marlan Gary Funeral Home), 5456 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43232.