Henry Baxter Craven

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November 4, 1941 ~ November 5, 2022

Henry Baxter Craven, 81, of Robbins, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022.

The funeral was held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Highfalls Christian Church with Rev. Ricky Sessoms and Rev. D.J. Harry presiding. Burial, with Masonic rites, will follow in the church cemetery. Joyce-Brady Chapel was open on Monday, November 7, 2022, for friends to sign the register.

Henry was born in Randolph County on November 4, 1941, to James and Rona Brady Craven. He was a member of the Elise Masonic Lodge #555, having served as the Master of the Lodge at three different times. He worked in textiles as a loom technician and later for the Town of Robbins overseeing the water department for 14 years. He was a member and elder of Highfalls Christian Church.

In addition to his parents, Henry was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Sessoms Craven and brother-in-law, Alan Sessoms.

He is survived by his children, Brian Craven of Robbins, Ben Henline of Savannah, Ga., and Amanda Burns of Charlotte; brother, James Craven; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert Sessoms of Asheboro, Ricky Sessoms of Ramseur, Jimmy Sessoms of Mebane, Barbara Seawell of Carthage, and Rhonda Sessoms of Robbins.

Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com.