CONWAY — Donald Gerry Crafford

passed away peacefully on January 15, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.

Don was born July 21, 1940, to Pete & Neva Crafford in Cotton Plant, Ark. After graduating high school, he moved to Little Rock, where he met his wife, Sybil and they started their family. Later, they relocated to Conway, where they managed Clements Motel with Sybil’s parents for 17 years. At 36 years old, Don started at the University of Central Arkansas, where he completed his degree and became a teacher at Southside High School in Bee Branch, Ark. He loved his students and taught for 23 years, before retiring to focus on his grandkids and beekeeping. Don prided himself in being a husband, a father, a teacher, a Beekeeper and a small-town country boy.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sybil E. Crafford; daughter, Dana E. Stobaugh; son, Gerry D. Crafford (Ardel); son, Gregory A. Crafford (Lisa); daughter, Darla K. Crafford; granddaughter, Samantha E. St. John (Justin); grandsons, Alexander G. Crafford (Lauren Scott and daughter Abby Scott); Andrew J. Crafford (Danielle); Anthony K. Crafford (Shelby Pearson); great-grandsons, Parker R. St. John and Lincoln A. Crafford; and brother, Ervin “Gail” Crafford (Pat); in addition to a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and family.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin “Pete” & Neva Crafford; and his wife’s parents, C.D. and Flara Clements.

Don Crafford’s Facebook page has been made into a memorial account where family and friends are welcome to share their memories and stories.

A Memorial Service will be Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, with Visitation beginning one hour prior at 1 p.m.

Online Guestbook available at: www.rollefuneralhomes.com/conway.