LN Craft

LN Craft, born on March 24, 1930, in Sylvarena, Mississippi, passed away on March 9, 2026. The beloved son of Elwood and Katie Craft, he served his country honorably in the United States Army before moving from Mississippi to Rockford, where he resided for more than 70 years. LN attended school in Mississippi and later built a long career, working 25 years at Gunite Foundry followed by employment with Greenlee and other companies.

He is survived by his sons Derrick Anderson and Tony Foreman, his daughter Malai (Ronnie) Harris, and his grandchildren. He also leaves behind his sisters Lela Mae Watson of Houston, Texas, and Bobbie Nell Gray of Chicago, Illinois, his special niece Frances Gandy, and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

LN was predeceased by his parents, his wife Marie Craft, his son Marvin Davis, his sister Eunice Hall, and his brother Dewitt Craft. He will be remembered for the cherished memories he created with his family and friends throughout his long life.