Billy Ray Craft, 48, entered into rest on July 10, 2025, at his home after a long battle with cancer over the past year and a half. He was a Christian by the grace of God and enjoyed four-wheeling and relaxing in nature to the fullest.

Billy was preceded in death by his father, Willburn Sifford, and his nephew, Thomas Wayne Craft Jr.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Marie Craft; his mother, Peggy Ramey; his second mother, Phyllis Killion; his daughter, Ashley Christian; his granddaughter, Paisley Christian; and his siblings, Thomas Craft and Christina, Buddy Craft and Jamie, Danny Sifford and Linda, Tony (Bones) Sifford and Carolyn, Dana Trent and Jeff, David Sifford and Jerilee; special niece, Cassandra Lampkins and Justin; nephew Aiden Craft, and niece Bella Craft. Great-nephews Brody, Ryker, and Raiden Lampkins; great-niece Alexa Lampkins; several other nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

A graveside service will be held Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Burton Cemetery in St. Paul. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery by 1:50 p.m. for the services.

Pallbearers will be Thomas Craft, Buddy Craft, Pete Bradley, Gunner Bradley, Travis Marshall, and David Adams.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to assist with funeral expenses during this difficult time.

Online condolences may be sent at www.estesfuneralhome.com.

Estes Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Billy Craft.