James LeRoy "Jim" Becraft
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 2 Jul 1931 - Corning, Steuben Co, NY 1
Christening:
Death: 21 Nov 2008 - Hampton, , VA 1
Burial: 13 Dec 2008 - Coopers Plains Cemetery, Erwin, Steuben Co, NY 2
Cause of Death:
AFN :
Events
• Soc Sec Num, 053-26-7981
• Obituary, Corning Leader, 29 Nov 2008
Corning Leader• Obituary, Star-Gazette, 30 Nov 2008
Sat Nov 29, 2008, 11:07 PM EST
Hampton, Va. -
BeCraft, James (Jim) LeRoy age 77, of Elmira, NY passed away November 21, 2008 surrounded by his loving family at the Veteran's Affairs Hospice Unit in Hampton, VA. Jim was born July 2, 1931 in Corning, NY, a son of the late LeRoy BeCraft and Florence Spaulding. He was also predeceased by his sister June Farrand, and brother, Curtis Becraft. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Martha McCallum BeCraft, daughters Cynthia BeCraft of Hampton, VA and Linda BeCraft of Virginia Beach, VA; and most cherished grandson Jonathan James BeCraft of Richmond, VA. Jim is also survived by his dear sister, Betty Crozier, of Horseheads, NY, sister-in-law Donna Padgett and brother-in-law William Padgett of Lawrenceville, PA. Jim had many loved nieces, nephews, and friends.
Jim served in the Korean War and later owned and operated a gas station, was a partner in Western Auto, and owned and rented properties. Jim retired from JC Penney as a salesman. Jim was an avid outdoorsman who loved to camp, hunt and fish. He was happiest in front of a campfire with family and friends. Jim was the best husband, father, and grandfather a person could ever ask for, and will be missed by all whose lives he touched. The family would like to thank their family and friends for all the love and support they have given. The family is also very grateful to the Veteran's Affair's Hospice Unit in Hampton, VA, where Jim and his family received the very best of care and support. Family and friends are invited to call at Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main Street, Horseheads, on Saturday December 13, 2008 from 11-1:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours there at 1:00 pm. Internment will follow at Cooper's Plains Cemetery, Coopers Plains, NY with full military honors provided.
BECRAFT James (Jim) LeRoy• Obituary, Star-Gazette, 7 Dec 2008-12 Dec 2008
Age 77, of Elmira, NY, died November 21, 2008 surrounded by his loving family at the Veteran's Affairs Hospice Unit in Hampton, VA. Jim was born July 2, 1931 in Corning, NY, a son of the late LeRoy BeCraft and Florence Spaulding. He was also predeceased by his sister, June Farrand; and brother, Curtis Becraft. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Martha McCallum BeCraft; daughters, Cynthia BeCraft of Hampton, VA and Linda BeCraft of Virginia Beach, VA; and most cherished grandson, Jonathan James BeCraft of Richmond, VA. Jim is also survived by his dear sister, Betty Crozier of Horseheads, NY, sister-in-law, Donna Padgett; and brother-in-law, William Padgett of Lawrenceville, PA. Jim had many loved nieces, nephews, and friends. Jim served in the Korean War and later owned and operated a gas station, was a partner in Western Auto, and owned and rented properties. Jim retired from JC Penney as a salesman. Jim was an avid outdoorsman who loved to camp, hunt and fish. He was happiest in front of a campfire with family and friends. Jim was the best husband, father, and grandfather a person could ever ask for, and will be missed by all whose lives he touched. The family would like to thank their family and friends for all the love and support they have given. The family is also very grateful to the Veteran's Affair's Hospice Unit in Hampton, VA, where Jim and his family received the very best of care and support. Family and friends are invited to call at Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main Street, Horseheads, on Saturday, December 13, 2008, from 11-1:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours there at 1:00 p.m. Internment will follow at Coopers Plains Cemetery, Coopers Plains, NY with Full Military Honors provided. Published in the Star-Gazette on 11/30/2008
BECRAFT, James (Jim) LeRoy
Age 77, of Elmira, NY, passed away November 21, 2008 surrounded by his loving family at the Veteran's Affairs Hospice Unit in Hampton, VA. Family and friends are invited to call at Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main Street, Horseheads, on Saturday, December 13, 2008, from 11-1:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours there at 1:00 p.m. Internment will follow at Coopers Plains Cemetery, Coopers Plains, NY with Full Military Honors provided.
Parents
Father: LeRoy Dwight Becraft
Mother: Florence Spaulding 3
Spouses and Children
1. *Martha McCallum
Children:
1. Cynthia Becraft
2. Linda Becraft
Notes
Burial Notes:
US Army
Korea
Sources
1. U.S. Government, Social Security Death Index.
2. gravelocator.cem.va.gov. .... Findagrave.com.
3. http://www.rootsweb.com/~deschart/z0000038.html.