Arthur Ray Craft, 64, of Laurel, MS, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at his residence. Born on June 22, 1960, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Arthur was a beloved member of his community.

He is survived by his daughter, Allena Craft; his father, Arthur Craft Leon; and his sisters, Tammy Ramsey (Robert), Vickie Pennington (Doug), and Glea Wade (Jimmy). Arthur was preceded in death by his wife, Gwen McCullough Craft, and his mother, Alice Sue Hill Craft.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel, located at 4593 Indian Springs Rd, Laurel, MS. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM at the same location, with Bro. Tony Johnson officiating. Burial will take place at Matthews Cemetery in Laurel, Mississippi.

Pallbearers will include Chris McCullough, Eric McCullough, Kayden Murphy, Kurtis Gatlin, Jeremy Taylor, and Mike Kuchinski. Honorary pallbearers will be David Gunter, Jimmy Gunter, and Mackellen Herrington.

Arrangements are being handled by Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel. For more information, please contact them at 601-649-3342. An online guestbook is available at www.colonialchapellaurel.com.