Wade Berlin Craff

Wade Berlin Craff, 78, of Birmingham, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at home.

A graveside service is at 10 a.m. Saturday at Maple Hill Cemetery in Birmingham with the Rev. Larry Smith officiating.

Family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Raymond Funeral Home in Birmingham.

Memorials may be made to the Birmingham Fire Department or to the family.

On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.raymondfuneralhomes.com

Mr. Craff was born May 9, 1934, in Fairfield the son of Fred C. and Nellie Loving Craff. He married Nancy Ann Ramsey at Birmingham United Methodist Church. She preceded him in death, Nov. 14, 2012.

He grew up in the Lockridge area.

He worked for Rock Island Railroad for 13 years. He retired from Falco in 1996. Until a year ago, he had his own lawn mower business.

Survivors include two sons, Joseph Craff and spouse Leia of Fairfield and Jeffery Craff and spouse Justine of Stockport; and four grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Delbert, Everett, and George Craff; one sister, Wanda Kahl; two step-brothers; and one son, Timothy.