Donnie Hayward Craven

September 9, 1948 - December 9, 2021

Cape Coral, Florida—Funeral Services for Mr. Donnie H. Craven, Sr., 73, who entered into rest December 9, 2021, will be conducted Friday morning, December 17th, at 11 o’clock from the Posey Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in Pineview Memorial Gardens. Mr. Craven was a native and long-time resident of North Augusta, having made Cape Coral his home for the last five years. He started in the automotive business at an early age and was the co-owner of Craven’s Paint and Body with his brother Ronnie. Eventually, he went out on his own and was the owner of Don’s Auto and Truck Parts, Don’s Truck and Trailer Sales, Don’s Collision Center, and Don’s Metal Recycling. Mr. Craven loved the outdoors, particularly boating, racing boats, fishing, collecting classic cars, and was a pilot who loved flying. He and his wife Joni enjoyed going to car shows and auctions all over the country. Mr. Craven loved his family dearly and was always quick to help and mentor others. He was preceded in death by his first wife Paulette Craven; his mother Eldina Youngblood Craven; his father, James R. Craven; his brother Ronnie Craven. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Joni M. Craven; three sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Trina Craven, Jr., North Augusta, SC, Jeff and Mile Craven, Braselton, GA and David and April Clark, Martinez, GA; seven grandchildren, BreAnne Craven, Alyson Craven, Emilee Craven, Alex Craven, Jeffrey Craven, Hazel Grace Clark, and Tripp Clark; three great-grandchildren, Hunter Craven, Adaleigh Craven, and Kinlee Craven; a sister, Joyce Gregory; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Lannis Grubbs, Mark Taylor, Kevin Harrison, Jimmy Hopkins, Mike Berry, Herbert Craven. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6 until 8. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803.278.1181). Visit the registry at www.POSEYCARES.com