LAKE WALES – Ralph A.Craft, Jr. 84, a true American Hero who served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy passed away on March 23, 2009 in Auburndale. 

Born in Boston, MA June 8, 1924 he will be loved and remembered fondly by all who knew him, but especially by his wife of 63 years, Lois M. Craft and his 2 sons, Dean A. (Keetta)  Craft  of Plantation, FL and Wayne P (Sandie) Craft of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. 

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.  The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to www.goodshepherdhospice.org.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.oakridgefuneralcare.com.