Robert Kavanaugh "Bob" Crafton, 88, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at St. Anthony's Hospice Lucy Smith King Care Center.

Born in Henderson, Kentucky, on April 28, 1938, to the late Joe and Jimmie Crafton, Bob was a lifelong and dedicated Henderson County farmer.  Bob was a 1956 graduate of Henderson County High School and never missed a class reunion.  He also proudly served in the U.S. Army.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two sisters, infant Peggy Ann Crafton and Martha Jane Royster; three brothers, Joe E. Crafton, James M. "Bud" Crafton, and Charles M. "Meo" Crafton; and two special nieces, Ava Crafton Beckett and Roxie Royster DeStafney.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Phyllis Duncan Crafton; two daughters, Stacy Thompson (Steve Policastro) of Oviedo, Florida, and Sally Bradley (Jeff) of Henderson, Kentucky; his brother, Johnny Crafton (Marlas) of Henderson, Kentucky; five granddaughters, Taylor Bradley Willis (Cody), Allie Thompson, Christina Thompson Niedermeyer (Brian), Addison Bradley Kelley (Will), and Lane Thompson; four great-grandchildren, Scottie Parker Niedermeyer, Barrett Niedermeyer, Baylor Niedermeyer, Porter Kelley, and baby Kelley expected to arrive any day now; cousins; and nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home.  Reverend Rick O'Daniel will officiate.  Entombment will be in Fernwood Cemetery Mausoleum with full military rites performed by American Legion Worsham Post No. 40.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Jim Crafton, Jeff Bradley, Wes Overton, Jeff Overton, Jack Buckman, and Jim Buckman.

Contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Hospice.

Bob's family wishes to thank the staff of St. Anthony's Hospice for the excellent heartfelt care they provided Bob and his family over the past 6 months.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com.