Robert Louis Craft

Robert Louis Craft, age 38 of Anna, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on June 6, 1987, the son of Dorothy Jean Cates. He married Angel Leah Nosser on August 17, 2025.

Robert is survived by his loving wife, Angel; son, Hunter Craft; daughter, Hayden Craft; mother, Dorothy Cates; favorite older sister, Heather Craft; favorite middle sister, Mary (Josh) Wirth; favorite youngest sister, Catrina Craft; brother, Wayne Sandlin; uncle, Mark Cates; sister-in-law, Ashley Poirrier (Tayvon Blackman); nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Charles Cates.

Robert enlisted in the United States Army in 2005 and served his country as an Airborne Infantryman. During his service, he completed two tours during the war on global terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan. He received many medals including the National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star and the Iraq Campaign Medal with two campaign stars.

Robert loved with his whole heart and would be there for anyone. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and writing poetry. He will always be his mom's favorite son and his sister's annoying little brother. Robert was given many obstacles in his life and persevered to become a better person. He was a loving father, husband, son, brother, uncle and friend. He was strong and determined, loving and caring, funny and annoying, and despite his popular belief, not the best singer.

Funeral services for Robert Louis Craft will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna with Pastor Mark Goins officiating. Interment will follow in Casper Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by Carroll P. Foster Post 3455 of the V.F.W. and the Army Funeral Honors Team. Visitation will take place from 12:00 pm until the service time at 2:00 pm Sunday, October 26, 2025 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Envelopes are available at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home.

The ground I am lowered into

6 feet below, I pay my due

A life of service and sacrifice

Just like my Savior Jesus Christ

A lot of paths to get me here

Around me all the people I hold dear

Some paths went astray

But I believed in Him this day

I did my best

Easy shall I rest

--Robert Louis Craft