Billy Thomas Craft, 69, of Mize, Mississippi, died Sunday February 17, 2019 at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He was born Wednesday, February 23, 1949 in Smith County, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Taylorsville, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 22, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Taylorsville and the Burial will follow in Jones Cemetery in Mize, MS. Bro. John Barnes and Bro.Larry Dennis will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (601) 785-6564.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Craft; grandson, Cross Duvall.

Survivors include his wife of 24 years Ruby Craft; daughter, Jennifer Roberts; son, Josh Craft; step-sons, Dan Tyner (Lisa) and Chris Tyner (Rachelle); grandchildren, Michael Beeman, Codey Tyner (Sarah) and Chase Tyner; great grandson, Cooper Tyner.

Pallbearers will be Don Sullivan, Carey McAlexander, Joe Howell, Don Pittman, Billy Walker, and Joey Beeman.

Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Swift, George Murdock and Eddie Hutto.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com