James "Jim" Overton Craft III, 64 of Currie passed from his earthly life Saturday, December 21, 2019 at his home.

He was born October 10, 1955 in Trenton, New Jersey, the son of the late James Overton Craft, Jr. and Phyllis Kroschwitz Craft.

Jim is survived by his wife, Melinda Craft; children, Joshua Craft (Danielle) and their children, Kayden, Kylee and Karson, Kate Smith (Lucas) and their children, Brody, Emma and Max, Sarah Kill (Kevin) and their children, Ava, Sophia and Sebastian, and Megan Craft (Kayla) and their sons, John and Ryan; sister, Cherie Coe (Keith); brothers, William Craft (Debbie) and Charles Craft; two nieces; three nephews; sister-in-law, Belinda Roberts and her son, Chistean Brown; and many extended family and friends.

Jim served his country honorably in the US Navy.

Jim enjoyed the simple things in life and was a man tough on the outside, but with a heart of gold on the inside. He enjoyed horseback riding, fishing, mowing grass, sitting around a bon fire, and just being outdoors in all of God's beautiful nature. He was straight forward in manner, but also had a lot of love to share. His presence on this earth leaves an empty place in our hearts and he will be greatly missed.

On Thursday, December 26, 2019 from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home there will be a gathering of family and friends to share memories.

Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family by selecting Tribute Wall.

A service of Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.