John Craft

John Nicholas Craft, 80, of Staunton passed away at River Edge Rehab in Waynesboro on Friday, July 25, 2025.

John was born in Dehue, W.Va., on Feb. 1, 1945. He was the son of Earl Adair and Ruby Gertrude (Biggs) Craft. 

He was a graduate of Goshen High School.  John proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. He was discharged after being injured.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brothers, Willard and Maurice Craft, and a sister, Phyllis Craft Walls. He is survived by sisters Eva Talbert and Ginger Zollman.

John is survived by his wife of 59 years, Shirley Thompson Craft. Together, John and Shirley have five children and are survived by them and their spouses ‒ daughter, Angela Craft Morris and husband, James Morris; son, John Alden Craft; triplet sons, Matthew and wife, Tiffany; Mark and wife, Catarina; and Michael and wife, Annie.

He also leaves behind eight grandchildren ‒ Scott Miller, Ryan Miller, Hailey Craft, Sarah Craft, Ava Craft, Isabella Craft, Logan Craft and Paulina Craft. 

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, at Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory.

A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, in the Coffman Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Todd Latham.

Burial will follow in AugustaMemorial Park. 

It is suggested that memorial contributions be made to Memorial Baptist Church, 224 Taylor Street, Staunton, VA 24401.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge of his arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.coffmanfuneralhome.net