Carl James Kreft, 58, of Allentown, formerly of Los Angeles and New York City, died April 28, 2020.

Born in Chateauroux, France, he was the son of Joseph Stephen Kreft and the late Irene Winifred (Williams) Kreft and partner of the late Scott Alan Miller.

He received a full music scholarship to Memphis State University, Tenn., and loved marching bands and color guards, passionately working with and performing in color guards throughout his life.

A Kutztown University graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in sociology, he worked in the home and community support field where he helped many people.

His easy going and happy personality made others smile.

His current position was with the U.S. Census Bureau with which he was an off-site training manager, a job he loved very much.

His other passions included his wonderful dogs, Peanut and Domino.

He loved them and they miss him.

He loved and talked about the beach all the time, especially Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, where he made lots of happy memories.

In addition to his father of Heber Springs Ark., he is survived by a brother Mark Stephen and wife, Susan, Heber Springs; uncle, James and wife, Karen, and family.

His relatives in England include aunts, Doreen Bellamy and Pauline Harris; cousins, Gillian, Pauline, Carol, Debbie, Paula, Stephen, Ian, and Stephanie Fossard.

He is also survived by many friends in the community and color guard world.

He was predeceased by his aunt, Vera Fossard.

Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice in his memory.

Arrangements made by Stephens Funeral Home Inc., Allentown.