Husband John Gilbert "Johnny" Becraft [6472] 1
Born: 31 Jan 1952 - Anderson Co, TX 1
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Died: 31 Aug 2021 - Montalba, Anderson Co, TX
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Find A Grave ID: 231634714
Father: Kenneth Hall Becraft [3254] (1926-1984)
Mother: Dolly Jeannine Atkins [6292] (1931-2000)
Marriage: 6 Jun 1969 - Dallas Co, TX 1
Events
• His obituary was published. Funeral services for John "Johnny" Gilbert Becraft passed away August 31, 2021 in Montalba, Texas. Service will be held at Herrington/Land of Memory on Sunday, September 5th, 2021 at 3 PM officiated by son-in-law, Jason Orsak.
Born January 31, 1952 to Dolly Jeannine and Kenneth Hall Becraft. John Becraft was preceded by both his mother and father, his elder brothers, Earl Calk and Mike Becraft, and beloved wife Mildred Becraft.
John Becraft is survived by his two younger brothers, Jeffery Becraft and Kenneth Wayne Becraft; daughters, Buffi Becraft and Pennie Becraft; grandchildren, John Randall Becraft, Angelique Lunn, Kaylor Jenkins and Kacey Becraft; great grandchildren, Peyton Skelton, Charles Becraft, Colton Lunn, Ezekial Jenkins, and Carson Lunn.
He served 35 years at Beto 1 Unit, ending his career in the Law Library, upon his retirement he returned to supervise.
Previous to his employment with TDCJ Mr Becraft was a self-employed contractor. He was a tenacious mechanic and enjoyed poking through flea markets for a good find. He loved construction and excelled at all aspects of it and shared that knowledge with those who needed a hand. He was very involved with his family, which to him did not require blood relation.
Visitation will be held Saturday, September 4th from 2 PM to 4 PM at Herrington/Land of Memory.
Wife Mildred Diane Singleton [7712] 1
Born: 2 Sep 1952 - Texas, United States 1
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Died: 19 Nov 2014 - Palestine, Anderson, Texas, United States
Buried: 22 Nov 2014 - Concord Cemetery, Palestine, Anderson Co, TX 2
Find A Grave ID: 139040701
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Mother: Carolyn Blanche Moreland [13265] (1930-2017) 2
Events
• Her obituary was published. Mildred Diane BeCraft, born 9/2/52, passed away on 11/19/2014, leaving behind her husband who she fell in love with and married when he was 17 and she was 16.
Their love story is that bad boy Johnny BeCraft saw the girl of his dreams, Millie BeCraft in her cute little skirt, and then went home and told his mama that he had just seen the girl he was going to marry.
And they did. After she let him chase her until she caught him! :)
Millie wasn't supposed to be able to survive childbirth, much less carry a baby to term, but she had 2 girls, 4 grand children, and many that she just loved and 'adopted' into her heart as her own.
Despite some serious medical conditions, she DID NOT consider herself someone who needed or wanted another's pity. As a matter of fact, she kept trying to stay active and take care of those she loved until her health and the doctor's orders made her slow down.
John BeCraft, a retired and gone back to work, husband and providor throughout thier marriage now, having lost his true love- Because YES, true love does exist- does not want to see friends and family put money toward flowers and plants that could otherwise be used to a better cause. And the thought of seeing all those flowers for his 'sweet baby', the love of his life is pretty rough.
However, the family believes that if you would like to make a donation instead of flowers to go towards her medical costs and funeral expenses, then it would go a long ways in easing some of the difficult times ahead.
If you knew Millie BeCraft, then you likely loved her beyond reason. You rolled your eyes when she mothered you. You laughed when she told her spin on a story. You cried when she was sad. Millie was the truest person you could have met.
She will be sorely missed.
Mildred BeCraft 9/2/52 -11/19/14
Viewing and Funeral will be held at:
Herrington / Land of Memory
Visitation: Friday 11/21/14 6 to 8 P.M.
Funeral Svc: Saturday 11/22/14 2P.M.
3434 South Loop 256
Palestine, Texas 75801
www.herringtonfuneral.com.
• Her had a funeral. Funeral services for Mildred Diane Becraft, 62, of Palestine, Texas will be at 2 pm on Saturday, November 22, 2014, at Herrington / Land of Memory Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Rogers officiating. Burial will follow at Concord Cemetery.
Mildred passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at Palestine Regional Medical Center.
She was born September 2, 1952, in Brownwood, Texas to Clinton Singleton and Carolyn Blanche Moreland Singleton. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her loving family and many friends. She was a member of the Evangelistic Temple. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include her husband, John G. BeCraft; her daughters, Buffi BeCraft and Pennie BeCraft; 4 grandchildren; and many extended family members and friends.
Pallbearers will be John Randell "J.R." BeCraft, Jason Orsak, Blaise Weekly, Chris Barnes, Mike Mullican, and Tim Lunn. Honorary pallbearer will be Josh Pierce.
Marriage Events
• Marriage: 6 Jun 1969, Dallas Co, TX. name: Certificate # 067341
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1 F Buffi Deann Becraft [8675] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Shawn R Gillespie [8680] (living)
Spouse: Danny L Woodall [7180] (living)
2 F Pennie Elaine Becraft [8678] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Lindsey C Jenkins [8681] (living)
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