Philip Blake Cravens

Philip Blake Cravens, 72, of Springfield, IL, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 8:05 a.m. at Hillsboro Area Hospital in Hillsboro, IL.

Mr. Cravens was born April 6, 1952 in Springfield, IL, to Ira Dale and Helen (Massey) Cravens. He was a graduate of Sherman-Williamsville High School in Williamsville, IL, then attended Western University for his BA.  He married Pam Aten in Springfield and they enjoyed over 36 years of marriage. He worked as a Private Detective at the Abe Cravens Detective Agency.

He is survived by his wife, Pam; children, Ryan (wife Sarah) Nail of Springfield, IL and Keelie (husband Brian) Strawn of Springfield, IL; five grandchildren; and brother, Rodney Cravens.

He is preceded in death by his son, Corey Nail; and sister, Cynthia Wilson.

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