James Benjamin Craven, Sr. expired Monday, September 1, 2014 at his home after an extended illness. Dr. Craven was born April 19, 1930 in Chipley, Florida to the late William Milton Craven and Marion Miner Craven. He graduated from Chipley High School in 1948. During their younger years, he and his brother Billy Craven operated the family dairy farm south of Chipley. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, he attended the University of Chattanooga and graduated from the University Of Miami School Of Medicine. Upon completing postgraduate training at The Medical Center in Columbus, Ga. He practiced medicine briefly in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. He then returned to his hometown of Chipley where he practiced medicine for more than forty years. He is preceded in death by his wife; Virginia Wade Craven; his brother William Miner Craven (Billy) and sister Eloise Craven Shehee. His son; Dr. J. Benjamin Craven, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Cynthia survive him. He has three grandchildren; Emily Ann, James Benjamin III, (Trey) and Lauren Virginia. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Barbara T. Craven, her daughters; Leola Brock and Kathy Rudd as well as two nephews; Drs. Ed and Ron Shehee. An aunt, Mrs. Margaret Miner also survives him. The family would like to express their appreciation to special friend and caregiver, Mrs. Martha Toole, as well as other caregivers; Dot Talton, Christeen Murphy, Shannon Murphy and Bonnie Kate Farrior. A special thanks also goes to Mr. Mark Garney who provided invaluable care for him as well. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at 10 A.M. graveside in Glenwood Cemetery in Chipley with the Rev. James Vickery officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Friends and family may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net. Brown Funeral Home of Chipley is in charge of the arrangements.