Garry Dee Crafton

Garry Dee Crafton, age 71 of Friendswood, Texas, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at his residence.

Celebration of Life : 12 pm Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Skyvue Victoria Chapel.

Garry was born March 17, 1949 in Batesville, Arkansas and was a resident of Friendswood for the last 3 years, formerly of Mansfield, Texas. He graduated from Pampa High School in 1967 and attended Borger Junior College. Garry worked for over 40 years in the metals industry eventually owning and operating his own company Summit Specialty Metals. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. Garry loved life to the fullest. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and being around his many friends. He was known for his quick witted humor leaving you laughing so hard you cried. Garry was a loving husband, father, grandfather and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents, C.L. and Alva Crafton; brother, Jerry Crafton.

Garry is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Christi Crafton; daughter, Sarah Crafton McCallon; grandson, Creek Dee McCallon; sister, Derinda Koons; brother, Darrell Crafton and wife Marylin; along with many other relatives and friends.