Colvin Prior Craven

Colvin Prior Craven, age 78 of Randleman, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

Colvin was born on October 26, 1943 in Randolph County to Lawrence and Eddie Mae York Craven. Colvin worked as a manager for Food Line and later for Lowe’s Food for 43 years before retiring. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing and loved to play golf. Colvin participated in a number of civic organizations in the Randleman community. In addition to his parents, Colvin was preceded in death by his sister, Jackie Flournoy.

He is survived by his sister, Patricia Byrd (Thomas Goodale) of Chesterfield, SC; nieces, Connie Cooper and Holly Copeland (Chad); nephews, Richard and Tim Flournoy; numerous great nieces and nephews; and his best friend, Jimmy Hodge.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 from 12:00 pm – 12:50 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, Randleman, 600 S. Main St. Randleman, NC 27317. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm with Mike Thompson officiating. Burial will follow the service at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro.