Remembering a Buddy Ball organizer

Buddy Ball of Ruston has made a donation to the Presbyterian Church of Ruston and the Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home in memory of Mike Craft, one of the sports program’s founders. Craft, who died in December of COVID-19, helped organize the softball program for special needs youngsters. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and also a former vice president of Buddy Ball’s Board of Directors. From left are Craft’s widow Yvonne Craft; son Doug Craft; church member and Buddy Ball coach Laura Smith, receiving the donation on behalf of the church; daughter-in-law Carren Craft; daughter Renee Craft; and granddaughter Lyndy. Buddy Ball also made a donation in Craft’s memory to the Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home.