Edward T. Craton
June 22, 1922 ~ August 11, 2019
Master Sargent Edward Tobias Craton was born to Rasberry(Ras) Craton and Alberta Tate Craton on June 22, 1922 in Rice, TX. He graduated from Blackshear High School in San Angelo Texas. Edward attended Houston Tillison College in 1941. He was drafted into the United States Army and was sent to Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX in 1942 for army basic training. Within 6 weeks he gained the title private. He was then sent to Nu Guinea in 1943 before being sent to the Philippines. After his serving in World War II (September 2, 1945) and after serving overseas for three years he was discharged and returned to the States in January 1946, after which he married Alice Marie Gordon on February 14, 1948. Edward spent an illustrious 30 plus years in the army after which time he retired and worked an additional 10 years with University Hospital. Edward was a longtime resident of Meadow View for 55 plus years.
Edward was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Marie, a son Terry Andre, and a grandson, Jadeaus Cory. He leaves to mourn his death, son, James Edward Dixon Craton, (Jessie) son, Elliott Tobias Craton, (Denice) daughter, Patricia Renay, (Terry) daughter, Debra Lynn, and daughter, Francette Rochelle. Also, 12 grandchildren, and 28 plus great-grandchildren. A proud soldier, a devoted son fun loving father and spouse! He was dearly loved by many and will be greatly missed by all!
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Mr. Craton was a person that was part of my village in Meadowview! Last year, on his 96th Birthday, he asked me if I remember calling him Dad? I told him, of course! I asked him if I still can and he obliged! I’m part of his family, as his late wife and late son, and living children are part of my family! I loved him as he set a perfect example of how a man takes care of his wife and children! He will be missed dearly! Much love from Nicki Murrell, Pansy Lewis, Julius Murrell and Eboni Murrell!
We were neighbors for many years. Your family was my family… Terry was my sweetheart. I miss him and will miss you also. Praying for the family. Rest Well Mr. Craton. See you and Terry after while. Jill Shepard Payne
Mr. Crayton will be missed he was a great figure in our neighborhood as well as Terry. We as a community all pray for the Crayton Family Rip Mr. Crayton Rip Terry life is not the same without you.
I only met him once, but he was a very nice man to me. Loving, kind and peaceful. He Will be very missed by his family and friends . He did however live a long life surrounded by his love ones. May he rest in paradise 🙏🏼♥️