Andrew Mervin Craft

Andrew M. Craft also known as Drew and Andy was born on March 25, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Percy and Juanita Mills Craft. Andrew passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. He attended the Columbus Public School system. He enjoyed working at Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy. Drew loved music, his favorite was gospel music. He is a well-known drummer who mastered his trade. Drew was a part of many gospel groups including The Five Gifts of God out of the Upper Room Church of God and the well known group Voice, formally known as The Imperial Sounds. Andrew’s gift gave him the opportunity to travel, play for many churches, and play for several nationally known recording artists. At the time of his death, Drew was a member and the drummer for Destination Life Church, Pastor Steve Craft.

Andrew is survived by his sister Lee Tanya King, brothers Pastor Steve (Inez) Craft, Timothy (Jermona) Craft, nieces; Tahira (Trevor) Easley, Makayla and McKenzie Craft, Charlita (Daniel) Perez, nephews; Steven (Dominique) Craft II, Michael Craft, Mark Church. Great-nephews; Trevor Easley II, Isaiah and Israel Perez, Great-nieces; Teagan Easley, Aubrey & Elise Craft, Isabella Perez