Larry Wayne Craver

Larry lost his battle of two years to mesothelioma at his home Thursday, April 28, 2016 but gained his home in heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Larry was born to Mary and Lonnie ( June ) Craver on December 3rd 1943, which predeceased him. Larry was a graduate of North Davidson High School and High Point College. He retired from Archer Aluminum, Division of RJR as a processing engineer in 1999. He leaves behind his loving wife of the home Delane W. Craver, his children, a daughter Kelly C. (Bobby) Gage, two sons Doug Craver and Jonathan Craver. The mother of his children, Glenna (Phil) Williams, a step-daughter Sherri (Howard) Harvey and a step-son Rodney (Missy) Burchette. Grandchildren, Ashley and Josh Craver, Jordan and Madison Craver, Aiden and Greer Gage. Step-grandchildren, Jade and Phillip Eisenman IV, Savannah Burchette, Zach (Jessica) Collins, Cortney Collins and adopted step-grandchildren, Chloe Cope, two step-great grandchildren Jaycee Daniel (Eisenman) and Konner Eisenman. Brothers, Jim (Billie) Craver, Richard (Elaine) Craver. Sisters Martha Redden, Sandra Carter, and Judy (Rick) Everhart. Sister in-law, Nancy Nifong and Betsy Wiles and a host of nephews and nieces. Larry will be missed for his great sense of humor, especially his smile. He was an avid sports fan and coached softball at Mt. Olivet where he went on to win a championship. He loved hunting and fishing until his health declined. He’s also known for having the best garden (no weeds) in the county, also his amazing generosity to the poor and his keeping a home grown watermelon supply to the landmark nursing home. Suffering from polio at an early age never deprived him of any sports or activities in general as an adult. Larry was a long standing member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church. He also served as president of the CGG at Cornerstone Baptist for 15 years. He and Delane had been attending Hanes Baptist for the past 3 ½ years, where he loved the people and Sunday school teacher, Larry Walker and pastor, Jason Holley. There will be a celebration of his life 2:00 pm May 1, 2016 at Hanes Baptist Church with Pastor Jason Holley & Larry Walker officiating followed by visitation. A private burial will be held at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church with Pastor, Charlie Riddle. All donations are appreciated and should be made to: Hanes Baptist Church, 4210 Sabrina Lake Rd., Winston Salem, NC 27127 or Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston Salem, NC 27103. A special thanks to Dr. Thomas D’ Amico and Jeffery Crawford and their team at Duke University Hospital. Also thanks to Dr. Heather Shearer and the Oncology Unit at Novant Health. Last but not least, a huge thanks to everyone for their continuous prayers, cards, food and visits. Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel is assisting the family.