Dewane Thomas “Moose” Crafton
Age: 66
Of: Dickson, TN
Passed from this life on July 12, 2019 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Dewane was a native of Dickson County, born on October 22, 1952.
He graduated from Dickson County High School in 1971. He was an accomplished athlete with the MVP fullback football trophy his senior year. Dewane was also on the golf team as well as the basketball team in high school. He was the treasurer and member of the Key Club. He was voted “Best Sport” in his Senior Year of Who’s Who’s by his classmates. Dewane was a 33-year long employee of Dupont in New Johnsonville, retiring in 2009. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, and playing golf with friends.
Visitation: 3-6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Spann Funeral Home
Funeral Service: for Mr. Crafton will be conducted 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2019 from the chapel of Spann Funeral Home.
Survivors:
Daughter:
Heather Nicole Crafton (Chris Bentcliff) of Dickson, TN
Affectionately known as “Big Daddy” by his Grandchildren: Selena Makayla Crafton of Nashville, TN
Brody Bentcliff of Dickson, TN, and their friends.
Sister:
Kay Crafton Martin (Ryal) of Dickson, TN
Preceded in death by:
Parents: Thomas Allen & Mary Jean Lee Crafton
Brother: Darrell Wade Crafton