John Augustus Craig, Jr., age 92, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.
A native of Greenville, John was born on September 27, 1922, he was the son of the late John Augustus Craig, Sr. and the late Carrie Baldwin Craig. John attended Furman University. An Air Force veteran of World War II, he proudly served in the European theatre. He worked for National Cash Register for over 37 years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Myde Nadine Rogers Craig; daughters, Cynthia Aiken Wilbanks (Paris) of Iva, SC, Joy Craig Phillips (Bill) of Raleigh, NC, Sharon Craig Parker (Tim) of Albemarle, NC and Robin Craig Morris (Jimmy) of Richfield, NC; a son, Roger Craig (Bobbi Lyn) of Mt. Pleasant, NC; a sister, Mary Witt, of Greenville, SC; son-in-law Jim Moore (Emily) of Friendsville, TN; 38 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Marie Craig Moore; a granddaughter, Angie Phillips; a brother, Harry Craig; and a sister, Evelyn Wagner.
The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, December 21, 2014 with the funeral service beginning at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor James Rodgers officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Greenville, SC at 3:00 p.m. with full Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Thornwell Home for Children, 302 South Broad Street, Clinton, SC 29325.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson, SC.
Events
Visitation
Sunday, December 21, 2014
12:15PM - 12:45PM
The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 224-4343
Funeral Service
Sunday, December 21, 2014
1:00PM
The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 224-4343
Final Resting Place
Woodlawn Memorial Park
1 Pine Knoll Road Greenville, SC, 29609
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