Stanley Eugene Craft,53, of Bakersfield, Calif. died Aug. 25, 2005.

Formerly of Marked Tree, Craft was born in Memphis. He served proudly as a United States Marine during the Vietnam conflict.

Craft was survived by his wife of 35 years, Joy Lynn Craft; two sons: Richard J. Craft and Michael Craft; two brothers: Bill Craft of Marked Tree and Jim Craft of Donaldsville; one sister: Margaret Stems of Bakersfield, Calif; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Tessie Craft.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Teen Challenge of Shafter; 650 Riverside; Shafter, CA 93263.