Timothy Ray Craven Obituary (1951 - 2019)

Timothy Ray Craven 68 of Gifford, Illinois passed away December 13, 2019 at OSF Heart Of Mary Medical Center, Urbana, Il. Memorial services will be 10 AM, Friday, December 20, 2019 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Pastor Randy Downing officiating. Burial will follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Wapella, IL. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Timothy was born September 2, 1951 in Hannibal, MO. Survivors include his wife, Rosemary (Brady) Craven, Gifford, IL; sons, Brad (Denise) Craven and John Craven; and grandsons, Nathan and Matthew Craven, all of Hannibal, MO. Sister-in-law, Cathy Craven, New London, MO; his sister, Marsha (Leon) Downing; nephews, Terry (Lori) Downing and Randy (Bonnie) Downing, all of Danville, IL and many nieces and nephews also survive. A special uncle, Dale Campbell, of Catlin, IL survives. Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Ann Craven; his brother, Bud Craven; and grandparents, Herman and Mildred Barnes. Tim served as a corpsman in the U.S. Navy. He was a master carpenter and woodworker. Growing up in Saverton, MO and spending time with his grandparents were among Tim's fondest memories. He enjoyed working and attending auctions at Hannagan's Auction Company in Gordyville.