Charlie A. Craven Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Charlie A. Craven of Wellsville, Missouri, who passed away on February 17, 2023, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Craven and Lillie Craven (Rogers); his wife Loretta May Gaston; his son Ricky Craven; and his son-in-law Grover Burts.
He is survived by: his children, Steven Craven (Tina) of Middletown, Charles Burts (Michelle) of Wellsville, Verna Hildebrand (Steve) of Middletown and Cathy Burts of Wellsville; his daughter-in-law April Craven of Mexico; his brothers, Jim Craven of Montgomery City and Jack Craven (Carol) of Big Springs; his grandchildren, Daniel Hager (April) of Wellsville, Curtis Craven (Becky) of Montgomery City, Stacy Goff (Terence) of Wellsville, Jamie Shaw (Adam) of Wellsville, Makayla, Harley Craven of Mexico, Tonya Nowlin (Eric) of Chicago, Crystal Hudson (Travis) of Fort Polk, Richard Burts (Krissy) of O'Fallon, Stephanie Swygard (Jeremy), Brandy Luckey (Dustin) of Wellsville, Ryan Craven (Kristen) of Lake St and Steven Craven (Janna) of Middletown; his great grandchildren, Dani, Kristi, Matti Hager, Elizabeth, Christian, Aaron Craven, Matthew Copeland (Jessi Billings), Valarie Haller (Kevin Haller), Gracie Copeland, Adam, Dalton Shaw, Mac Nowlin (Shelby Cook), Ash, Alexis, Caleb Walden, Makenzie Burts, Amy Hudson, Katelynn Burts (Blake Eoff), Madison Burts, Jaidyn Burts, Breigha Swygard, Sophia Swygard, Lilyan, Noah Luckey, Adrianna, Kolton and Tanner Craven; his great great grandchildren, Adalynn, Amelie, Harper, Bryce, Reha, Everlynn and Mason; his close friend Joyce Day; and also, Laurie Beech, Christy Copeland, Jeff, Steve Day, Morgan, Nathan, Jefferson, Jackson, Lance, Adrianna, Jared and Kale Day. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family suggests memorial gifts to the American Heart Association.
