James Croft

Croft, James Dallas,83, of Louisville passed away Saturday September 5, 2015 at Lincoln Hills Health Care in New Albany, IN.James was born in Salem, KY to the late Edith and Ray Croft. He was a U.S. Marine veteran of the Korean War and had retired from The Courier-Journal as a machinist.He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Meadors; a sister, Shirley Roland; a brother, Carol Croft; and two grandchildren.Survivors include his two daughters, Teresa Smith (Bobbie) and Dana Hammer (Duane); two brothers, Kenny and Herschel Croft; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and angel caregiver, Delsie Ransdell.Funeral services will be held 1 pm Tuesday at Owen Funeral Home 5317 Dixie Hwy with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Visitation will be 2-8 pm Monday and after 10 am Tuesday.Memorial gifts to WHAS Crusade For Children.