Christopher (Chris) (Crafty) Allen Craft, age 40, of Saint Leonard, Maryland, died unexpectedly at Georgetown University Hospital on Friday, November 8, 2013. Chris was born on May 10, 1973 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, Maryland.

Chris always had a smile on his face that would light up a room. He always had a heart of gold and was kind to everyone he met. He loved to laugh with his family and friends. He was the happiest when boating. He loved fishing, music, playing soccer and Frisbie golf. He was an avid Elton John, Baltimore Ravens and Orioles fan.

Chris attended Calvert Christian School and graduated from Calvert Senior High School. He was pursuing a degree in nursing at the time of his death. Chris managed and was a culinary chef in several restaurants in the Baltimore area for many years. He was working in the construction industry at the time of his death.

Chris is survived by his parents, Cynthia Marie Hall Craft, and Allen Leon Craft of California, Maryland. Chris was a loving brother to his sister, Amber Noelle Craft Dixon of California, Maryland. He has a half-sister, Dana Renee Craft of Prince Frederick, Maryland who also survives him. Chris was a very special grandson to his grandparents, Donald Q. and Ruth Marie Hall of Prince Frederick, Maryland.

He was a wonderful uncle to his nieces, Kelsey Marie Dixon and Samantha Rose Dixon of Callaway, Maryland and great friends with his brother-in-law, Jeffrey Richard Dixon. His aunt, Rhonda Renee Craft Hagermaker, uncle Alvin Hagermaker, and cousins Jeremy and Jenna Hagermaker of Lexington, Kentucky also survive him. Chris also had many cousins.

His grandparents William Oswald Craft and Alma Hunter Craft predeceased him.

To celebrate Chris's life, viewings will be held at Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby, Maryland on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 where the funeral will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at Asbury Cemetery in Prince Frederick, Maryland.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.