William W. Craft, 81, of Bakersfield, Calif., formerly of Marked Tree, died Thursday, Jan. 6, at Bakersfield.

Survivors include three sons: Bill Craft of Marked Tree, Jim Craft of Friendship and Stan Craft of Bakersfield; a daughter: Margaret Steers of Bakersfield; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 11 at Marked Tree Church of God, with the Rev. Patrick Tucker officiating. Funeral and burial services were held at Hillcrest Memorial Park at Bakersfield.

Memorials may be made to Marked Tree Church of God's tsunami relief fund.