Van Franklin Croft, age 54, of Morgantown, passed away early Thursday morning, May 30, 2019, at Morgantown Health & Rehabilitation Center.
He was born January 26, 1965, in Morgantown, a son of Harold and Christine (Hall) Croft, who survive him in Morgantown
In addition to his parents, survivors include his son, Garrett Croft, of Morgantown; his stepson, Derek Long, of Morgantown; a brother, Jeff Croft and his wife Gretchen, of Morgantown; two nieces and a nephew, Lindsey Barilla and her husband Andrew, of Pittsburgh, and Reid Croft and his fiance Jessica Field, and Leighton Croft, all of Morgantown; and his great-nieces and nephews, Brooke, Colton, Annabelle, and Zane Barilla, of Pittsburgh.
Van was a 1983 graduate of Morgantown High School and was the co-owner and founder of Croft Excavating. He enjoyed sports, and was a football coach for the Marilla Mustangs Pee Wee Football Team and a basketball coach as well. He enjoyed motorcycles and antique cars, and was an American history buff. Van loved working on and tinkering with machines, and mechanic work in general. He was a good artist and enjoyed drawing.
Friends may join the family to honor Van’s life & legacy at Smith Funeral & Cremation Care, 108 Holland Ave., Morgantown / Westover, from 1 – 3 p.m. and 6 -8 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, and from 12 noon on Monday, June 3, until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m. officiated by Pastor Stephen Dodrill. Interment will follow in the Gladesville Cemetery.
Condolences: smithfcc.com.
