Ronald Athony Craft, 60, of Hopkinsville, Passes Away

Longtime Amfine Chemical employee and animal lover remembered by family and community.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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Ronald 'Rollo' Anthony Craft, a 60-year-old resident of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. Craft worked for over 23 years at Amfine Chemical Corporation as a Shipping and Receiving Clerk and was remembered for his love of family, fishing, and animals.

Why it matters

Craft's passing is a loss for the Hopkinsville community, where he was known as a kind-hearted and generous person who cherished his family and had a passion for helping animals. His life and legacy highlight the importance of community involvement and compassion.

The details

Craft was born on August 14, 1965, in Hopkinsville, the son of the late Ernest Lee Craft and Lottie Schmitt Craft. He worked at Amfine Chemical Corporation for over 23 years as a Shipping and Receiving Clerk. Craft was baptized as a Christian and was known for his ability to make people laugh. He had a true passion for animals of all kinds and was always willing to help in any way he could.

  • Craft passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
  • A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held at Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home on Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 12:00 PM Noon until 2:00 PM.

The players

Ronald 'Rollo' Anthony Craft

A 60-year-old resident of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, who worked for over 23 years at Amfine Chemical Corporation as a Shipping and Receiving Clerk.

Ernest Lee Craft

Craft's late father.

Lottie Schmitt Craft

Craft's late mother.

Sandra Meacham Craft

Craft's wife of 19 years.

Christian County Humaine Society

An organization that Craft supported, and to which memorial contributions can be made in his honor.

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What’s next

The Celebration of Life Visitation for Craft will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 12:00 PM Noon until 2:00 PM at Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home.

The takeaway

Craft's life and legacy exemplify the importance of community involvement, compassion, and a love for family and animals. His passing is a loss for the Hopkinsville community, but his memory will live on through the positive impact he had on those around him.