Joseph Harbin Craven, the son of Jay Richard and Sylvia Irene (Collins) Craven, was born March 26, 1935 in Tarkio, Missouri. After the death of his parents, Joe and his sister Lois were raised by their grandparents, Joe and Hannah Collins. Joe attended the Pleasant Mound (Pepper Box) Country School, east of Tarkio, and graduated from Tarkio High School in 1953. He attended Tarkio College.

Joe entered the United States Army and served his country overseas as a Security Agent in a Special Operations Unit from 1957 to 1960.

In 1957, Joe was united in marriage to Carolyn K. McIntosh and they became the parents of four children; Teddi, Jo Lynn, Laurie and Jay. They were later divorced. In February of 1991, Joe met his soul mate, Connie Quimby, and they were together to the present time. Joe passed away Friday, August 24, 2012, at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri, at the age of 77.

Joe was a farmer and a carpenter. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Tarkio, and a former trustee board member. He was also very active with the Tarkio Rodeo Board. One of his greatest pleasures and past times was watching his grandchildren grow. He had a very special place in his heart for all animals and would always go above and beyond to make sure they were well taken care of.

Memorial Service:
10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 29, 2012, United Methodist Church, Tarkio.
Inurnment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
The family will receive friends 9:00 – 9:50 a.m., Wednesday, prior to the services at United Methodist Church, Tarkio.
There is no visitation at the funeral home.
Memorials: Tarkio Rodeo Association or United Methodist Church Sunday Telecast.
Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com.
Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio