Gregory Crafton

CRAFTON, Gregory F., 50, of Dayton passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 3, 2010. He is preceded in death by his mother Elizabeth Palmer; father Herbert Crafton; brother Daniel Crafton; and niece Denise Richardson. Greg is survived by his wife of 33 years, Kim Crafton; children Rachel (Michael) Helm, Jacob Crafton, Danielle Crafton, and Andrea (Andrew) Borger; grandchildren Kayla, Alyssa, Nathan, Hailey, and Tyler; 4 brothers; 4 sisters; very special brother-in-law;numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

He was a devoted husband father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a skilled machinist for 30 years. Greg was a Triumph enthusiast.

A Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at St Helen Parish, 5100 Burkhardt Rd., Dayton, Ohio. Family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Monday, September 6, 2010 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton Xenia Rd. Burial will follow services at Fairview Cemetery.