James Richard Craft, 72, of Wabash, Indiana passed away 7:35 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at his home. He was born to the late James F. Craft and Wilma (Thurwachter) Mossman on October 20, 1940 in Columbus, Indiana.

He was a Wabash High School graduate of 1958, also he attended Manchester College. He married Sandra Smith on June 29, 1968, she survives. After 35 ½ years James retired on June 30, 2004 as the Northeast Supervisor from the State Board of Tax Commissioners. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Wabash, Indiana. He enjoyed antiquing over the years.

He is also survived by son, Brent Craft (Paula) of Wabash, Indiana and daughter, Wendy Short of Wabash, Indiana; grandchildren, Jarrett Craft, Jaron Craft, Kaelyn Short, Jessica Beane, and Jordon Beane; two great grandchildren, Briliegh Beane and Braya Beane.

Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Zion Lutheran Church, 173 Hale Drive, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor Jeremy Yeadon officiating. Burial will follow in the Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, July 1, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Preferred memorials are to the Zion Lutheran Church building fund, 173 Hale Drive, Wabash, Indiana 46992 and Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com