John Marvin Craine

John Marvin Craine, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, in Waco, Texas, with his loving family by his side.

Visitation for family and friends will be, Monday, May 5, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church Woodway, 101 Ritchie Road, Woodway, TX 76712. Burial will follow at Stanford Chapel Cemetery.

John was born May 7, 1941, in Cullen, Webster Parish, Louisiana to the late Vernon and Eva Carr Craine. He honorably served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1962, a testament to his commitment to his country. Following his military service, John embarked on a long and successful career with Keller Industries where he worked for 39 years and 25 years as Vice President of Manufacturing.

His personal life was equally rich. John met his future wife, Nancy Dean Martin, during their youth, a joyous occasion sparked by innocent childhood pursuits, with Nancy collecting bugs for her science fair project and John washing his 1957 Impala. This charming beginning blossomed into a loving relationship, culminating in their marriage on June 20, 1964, in Waskom, Texas. Their bond was strengthened by shared experiences and unwavering support for each other over more than 61 years of marriage. John was particularly known for his loving nature.

John cherished his role as a father and grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy Dean Craine; daughters, Kelly Craine and Amy Craine Davis and her husband, Mike; sisters, Nancy Scott and her husband, Larry, and Sherry Glenn and her husband, Steve; sister-in-law, Barbara Martin; grandchildren, John and William Davis; niece, Leslie Twohig; nephew, Jared Thompson; and his beloved 28-pound cat, Bubba; along with numerous other loving family members and friends.

John is preceded in death by his parents, Vernon C. Craine and Eva Carr Craine. His legacy of love, dedication, and kindness will be remembered by all who knew him.

John will be deeply missed, but his spirit will continue to shine through the countless lives he touched.

Memorial donations may be made in John’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

John's family invites you to share a message or a memory online in his "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WHBfamily.com.