Robert Craven (February 25, 1945 - July 16, 2024)

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Robert Craven
  • February 25, 1945
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  • July 16, 2024

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Robert C. Craven, age 79, of Ocala, FL, passed away suddenly on July 16, 2024 in New York. Robert was born on February 25, 1945 to his parents, Douglas and Leona (Buckingham) Craven in Dayton, OH. He served in the US Army and loved drag racing. Robert had a 1964 Barracuda in Don Gartlits Race Car Hall of Fame for 6 years, and was a member of Mopars of Ocala, the American Legion and VFW Post in Belleview. His family and friends will miss him dearly.

Robert is survived by his wife, Barbara Craven; children, Robert Scott Craven, Traci Ann Haberland, Todd Michael Craven, Spencer Douglas Craven; and 10 grandchildren, Robert, Kristin, Dakota, Brittany, Darian, Eric, Sean, Ryan, Mackenzie, and Matthew.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

A visitation will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024, from 2-4pm at Baldwin Brothers, 954 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ste, 200, Ocala, FL 34470. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your local Veteran’s programs or to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.



Visitation

Times:
July 29, 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM



Location:
Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation Society
954 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ste. 200, Ocala, FL 34470
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  1. George Bain lit a candle:
    31 Jul 2024
    Lit since July 31, 2024 at 7:50:21 AM

  2. Marianne Chess lit a candle:
    29 Jul 2024
    Lit since July 29, 2024 at 7:01:09 AM

  3. Karen Vorbeck says:
    25 Jul 2024
    With deepest Sympathy may Robert rest in peace… God Bless ...Love Karen and Joe

  4. Scott says:
    25 Jul 2024
    Rest now dad. I have a lifetime of memories, of all the things we did. Great times. I love you

  5. Viena Prevete lit a candle:
    25 Jul 2024
    Lit since July 25, 2024 at 7:33:25 AM

  6. John Redmond posted an image:
    24 Jul 2024
    Wonderful memories of Bob’s garage, sharing time together reminiscing about a lifelong passion.
    Wonderful memories of Bob’s garage, sharing time together reminiscing about a lifelong passion.

  7. Rebecca Budawick lit a candle:
    24 Jul 2024
    Lit since July 24, 2024 at 7:43:18 PM

  8. Rebecca Budawick says:
    24 Jul 2024
    My deepest condolences to The Craven Family! May God comfort you during this difficult time .

  9. Patty Hall lit a candle:
    24 Jul 2024
    Lit since July 24, 2024 at 7:43:01 AM

  10. Wanda & John Iengo lit a candle:
    24 Jul 2024
    Lit since July 24, 2024 at 7:32:19 AM

  11. Wanda & John Iengo posted an image:
    24 Jul 2024
    RIP Bob. You will be missed ❤️
    RIP Bob. You will be missed ❤️

  12. Wanda & John Iengo says:
    24 Jul 2024
    Bob was the best dad, husband and friend. He was the best mechanic ever. He put our car engine back together perfectly. Never had a problem. We will miss our friend ! Thanks for all you did ! Love and miss you ! Wanda& John

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