Richard Adam Kraft

January 27, 1941 — October 28, 2005

Mr. Richard A. Kraft, age 64, better known as Bud, passed away Friday, October 28, 2005 at his home in Possum Trot Valley, Thurmond, NC. Richard was born January 27, 1941 in Detroit, Mi. He is survived by his father, Adam Kraft of Pinckney MI, two sons, Brian and John Kraft of Detroit, Mi; one brother, Ronald Kraft of Detroit, MI; one sister, Bonnie Kukulski of Pinckney MI. He is also survived by three stepchildren, Eric LaRoche of MA, Tom Lloyd of NY and Neva Lloyd, as well as nieces, nephews and step grandchildren. Bud also leaves his loving wife Audrey Erickson Kraft of Thurmond, NC. He was preceded in death by his mother Enis Kranz. Richard was an Engineer for 33 years for Ford Motor Company. He retired from the Virginia Beach Plant in 2002. He was the financial secretary for Christ Lutheran Church of Jonesville, NC and a member of Cedarbrook Country Club of State Road. He was an avid golfer and gardener. He will be missed by his members of his family and many friends. Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 30, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church by Rev. Dale Cline. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Calumet, MI at a later date. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Christ Lutheran Church 451 Winston Road, Hwy. 67, Jonesville, NC 28642. Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is serving the Kraft family.

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