Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 1, 2014, Mr. William J. Craft, Jr., widower of Mary Alice Thompkins Craft. The relatives and friends of William J. Craft, Jr. are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 3:00 PM Monday, May 5, 2014, at the James A. McAlister Chapel. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday evening between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM at the funeral home. 1620 Savannah Hwy. His Guestbook may be signed at www.JamesAMcAlister.com. William was born on March 21, 1941 in Columbus, Georgia to William J. Craft, Sr. and Marian Lee McRae Craft Chalker. He is survived by his sisters; Brenda Angavine and Judy Griffis, grandchildren; Crystal Lynn Craft and Brian Stephen Craft, great-grandchildren; Christopher William Craft Ponder, Ryker Cadyn Lawrence Burbage, Chloe Marie Craft and Bentley Craft. William was predeceased by his wife, sons; William J. Craft III and Brian Stephen Craft. He was a hard working, self made, and former president of Craft's Transmission Service and Garage since 1973. He enjoyed fishing, family get togethers, and watching NASCAR. William was also a current member of the Shriners of Mount Pleasant. Memorial contributions may be made to either MUSC Children's Hospital, PO Box 250450 Charleston, SC 29425 or Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Rd. Greenville, SC 29605. Arrangements by James A. McAlister 766-1365