Craver, Z.T. MARSHALL -- Services for Z.T. Craver, 76, of Longview, will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 20, 2007, at the Colonial Chapel of Sullivan-Heaster Funeral Home in Marshall, with the Rev. Harry Lee Wilson and the Rev. Scott Rodgers officiating. Interment will be in Center Cemetery of Harleton. Arrangements are under the direction of Sullivan-Heaster Funeral Home. Mr. Craver was born January 25, 1930, in Harleton, to Barney and Minnie Gibson Craver. He passed away January 17, 2007, in Longview. Mr. Craver was a graduate of Harleton public school and attended East Texas State University in Commerce. He married Lida Ann Newton on February 16, 1952, in Marshall. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Harleton. Mr. Craver served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He owned and operated a grocery store and raised watermelons. He was elected as a Harrison County Commissioner in the fall of 1958, and served in that position for 26 years. At the time of his election, he was the youngest county commissioner in the state, and also served the longest tenure of any commissioner in Harrison County. Mr. Craver also was selmployed in oil and gas ventures as well as land development. He enjoyed bird hunting and working on investments. Mr. Craver served on the Center Cemetery Association, was involved in supporting the Boy Scouts of America, 4-H Club, and Boys and Girls Club. He was a past board member of E.T.C.O.G. Mr. Craver was a 32nd Degree Mason for 56 years, a member of Ashland No. 1138 of Diana, a charter member of Little Cypress No. 1459 of Harleton, a member of the Valley of the Dallas Scottish Rite, a member of Marshall No. 356 Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of Sharon Shrine Center of Tyler. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Lida Ann Newton Craver; and his parents, Barney Craver and Minnie Gibson Craver. Mr. Craver is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Dr. Dennis Stansbury of Tyler, Patti and Dr. Kelly Mack of Longview, and Lori and Layne Baugh of Star City, Ark.; nine grandchildren, Margaret and Jeremy Wysocki, Blake Stansbury, Alex Angela Stansbury, Adam Mack, Sarah Mack, Zach Baugh, Jonathan Baugh, Hannah Baugh, and Hope Baugh; sister and brother-in-law, Doris and Thomas Huff; and sister-in-law, Carolyn Shadwick. Memorial contributions may be made to Z.T. and Lida Craver Scholarship, c/o Harleton ISD, P.O. Box 710, Heart-lung, TX 75651. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday evening, January 19, 2007, at Sullivan-Heaster Funeral Home in Marshall. On-line condolences may be made at www.sullivanheasterfuneralhome.com. Published in the Longview News-Journal on 1/18/2007. ------------------------------ Craver, Z.T. MARSHALL -- Services for Z.T. Craver, 76, of Longview, will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 20, 2007, at the Colonial Chapel of Sullivan-Heaster Funeral Home in Marshall, with the Rev. Harry Lee Wilson and the Rev. Scott Rodgers officiating. Interment will be in Center Cemetery of Harleton. Arrangements are under the direction of Sullivan-Heaster Funeral Home. Mr. Craver was born January 25, 1930, in Harleton, to Barney and Minnie Gibson Craver. He passed away January 17, 2007, in Longview. Mr. Craver was a graduate of Harleton public school and attended East Texas State University in Commerce. He married Lida Ann Newton on February 16, 1952, in Marshall. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Harleton. Mr. Craver served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He owned and operated a grocery store and raised watermelons. He was elected as a Harrison County Commissioner in the fall of 1958, and served in that position for 26 years. At the time of his election, he was the youngest county commissioner in the state, and also served the longest tenure of any commissioner in Harrison County. Mr. Craver also was selmployed in oil and gas ventures as well as land development. He enjoyed bird hunting and working on investments. Mr. Craver served on the Center Cemetery Association, was involved in supporting the Boy Scouts of America, 4-H Club, and Boys and Girls Club. He was a past board member of E.T.C.O.G. Mr. Craver was a 32nd Degree Mason for 56 years, a member of Ashland No. 1138 of Diana, a charter member of Little Cypress No. 1459 of Harleton, a member of the Valley of the Dallas Scottish Rite, a member of Marshall No. 356 Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of Sharon Shrine Center of Tyler. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Lida Ann Newton Craver; and his parents, Barney Craver and Minnie Gibson Craver. Mr. Craver is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Dr. Dennis Stansbury of Tyler, Patti and Dr. Kelly Mack of Longview, and Lori and Layne Baugh of Star City, Ark.; nine grandchildren, Margaret and Jeremy Wysocki, Blake Stansbury, Alex Angela Stansbury, Adam Mack, Sarah Mack, Zach Baugh, Jonathan Baugh, Hannah Baugh, and Hope Baugh; sister and brother-in-law, Doris and Thomas Huff; and sister-in-law, Carolyn Shadwick. Memorial contributions may be made to Z.T. and Lida Craver Scholarship, c/o Harleton ISD, P.O. Box 710, Harleton, TX 75651. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. this evening, January 19, 2007, at Sullivan-Heaster Funeral Home in Marshall. On-line condolences may be made at www.sullivanheasterfuneralhome.com. Published in the Longview News-Journal from 1/18/2007 - 1/19/2007. ------------------- Craver, Z.T. MARSHALL -- Services for Z.T. Craver, 76, of Longview, will be 10 a.m. today, January 20, 2007, at Colonial Chapel of Sullivan-Heaster Funeral Home, with the Rev. Harry Lee Wilson and the Rev. Scott Rodgers officiating. Interment will be in Center Cemetery of Harleton. Mr. Craver died January 17, 2007, in Longview. Born January 25, 1930, in Harleton, he was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict, and member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include his daughters, Karen Stansbury, Patti Mack, and Lori Baugh; and sister, Doris Huff. On-line condolences may be made at www.sullivanheasterfuneralhome.com. Published in the Longview News-Journal on 1/20/2007.