GREENWOOD
Floyd Thomas Crayton Jr., 94, of Greenwood, Indiana passed away peacefully in his residence on April 12, 2023. He was born on September 21, 1928 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Joseph Crayton of Indianapolis. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Vernadean Patricia Crayton (Fox) of Greenwood, his daughters Karen Sue (Greg) Woods of Okeechobee, Florida, and Linda Jo (Timothy) Wiggington of Franklin. He is also survived by his four Granddaughters, Nikki Jo (Shawn) Higdon of Whiteland, Angela Michelle (David) Rockel of Indianapolis, Jamie Jo (Nicholas) Hampton of Franklin, Katie Jo Warner of Greenwood, as well as thirteen Great Grandchildren.
Floyd was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and served in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1952 with the rank of Private First Class. He has a memorial brick at the Indianapolis Soldiers & Sailors Monument for his time in Korea. Floyd was the owner of Crayton Cleaners for over 27 years. After retirement he worked delivering flowers, and at Smock Golf Course. Floyd also coached his son throughout Edgewood Little League & Pony League. His other interests were Texas Hold ‘em and golf. He was the Smock Men’s Club Champion of 1991. He especially looked forward to his rides through Garfield Park and reminiscing with his dog Toby.
A memorial service to remember Floyd will be held at Simplicity Funeral Home (7602 Madison Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227) on Tuesday April 18, 2023. Calling hours will be held from 10am-12pm, with a Memorial Service at 12pm. Immediately following the Memorial Service a procession to West Newton Cemetery (6701 Milton Street, West Newton, IN 46183) will take place with a short graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Floyd’s memory to the Johnson County Humane Society to celebrate his love for dogs, especially his sweet Toby-who was faithfully by his side to the end.
