Graveside services for Steven Gill Craig, age 63 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 1:00 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery with Dr. Calvin Todd officiating. Mr. Craig passed away Wednesday morning at his residence.
He was a native of Lincoln County and the son of the late James Alexander and Geda Gill Craig. Mr. Craig was a disabled Veteran serving in the U. S. Navy and a member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include step-children Amanda and Abby Barnes both of Fayetteville, 2 sisters Lynn Craig and Clara Taylor and husband Delwin all of Fayetteville, brother Larry Craig and wife Janie of Fayetteville, and James Craig and Jessica of Broken Arrow, OK and several nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation prior to services.
Higgins Funeral Home is assisting the family of Steven Gill Craig.
19 Comments To "Steven Gill Craig"
#1 Comment By Brenda and Gary Badenhop On March 7, 2012 @ 4:09 pm
To all of Steve’s family, we are sorry for your loss. What a fighter Steve has been for so long. Our classmates always enjoyed Steve coming to our reunions and get- togethers when his health would allow.
You will be in our thoughts during this time.
Sincerely, Brenda
#2 Comment By Phil & Sheila Hall On March 7, 2012 @ 7:28 pm
Jupie, Larry, Lynn, and Clara:
We are truly sorry for your loss.
We always enjoyed getting together with all of you at your parents house. Steve was a lot of fun, and always made us feel like family. We loved him, and he will surely be missed.
May God comfort each of you as only HE can during this difficult time.
Love, Phil and Sheila
#3 Comment By Joan Osborne Ables On March 7, 2012 @ 7:55 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. Our reunions were always better when Steve could attend. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Craig Family.
With sympathy, Joan
#4 Comment By Dianne Scivally Dickey On March 7, 2012 @ 7:57 pm
To my Dear Craig Family,
I am sending my heartful prayers to you all. Steve was my dear friend and I will always have my great memories of all our fun from fishing in Mike Hyde’s pond, Gay Teen Dances and the many other dances we went to together as a couple so we would save a dollar at the door. He has always had a special place in my heart. I could go on and on with so many good times in our ealier years but for now I know you and I have a red headed angel watching over us all.
With Love,
Dianne
#5 Comment By bobby and brenda sharp On March 7, 2012 @ 8:23 pm
sorry for your loss
#6 Comment By ralph williams On March 7, 2012 @ 11:11 pm
Goodbye to an old classmate and fellow Navy seaman. May God be with you.
#7 Comment By Ernest Lee Jennings On March 7, 2012 @ 11:12 pm
We had some good times together. He helped me with the old Ambush Band and then one day married my sister. He had a very good heart and did a lot for people around him. He will be missed by all who knew him. Thanks to Steve for his military service to this country.
Ernest Lee
#8 Comment By Karen Gilliam On March 8, 2012 @ 12:24 am
I am so sorry for your loss. May God sustain you in the days to come. Remember, Steve is in a better place than we are, and there is no more pain or discomfort. Thinking of you all.
#9 Comment By Janine and Eddie On March 8, 2012 @ 1:40 am
Dear Craig Family,
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Steve. Our families have been associated for so many years and Hattie and Bobby loved all of you as we do. Please know that we are thinking of you all.
#10 Comment By Linda Holland On March 8, 2012 @ 2:11 am
My friend, Steve-A-Reno. When you went through 12 grades of school with a person, you got to know nicknames, and that was Steve’s. He was always a great friend and was the same with everyone. He knew no favorites. Rest in Peace, my friend. We will all miss you terribly.
#11 Comment By Rexine Douthit Pigg On March 8, 2012 @ 2:14 am
Sending my deepest sympathy to the Craig family in the loss of Steve. In the late 60’s and early 70’s I got acquainted with Steve on our rings around the Dairy Queen and Hyde Out. (couldn’t afford that today with the high cost of fuel!). Steve gave his all for our country and we are all indebted to him for this feat. May God be with you as you say goodbye to a wonderful brother and a friend to so many. Love, Rexine
#12 Comment By Farris and Elma Beasley On March 8, 2012 @ 4:07 am
To Steve Craig’s family,
We sympathize with you in your loss. Steve fought the good fight for an extended period of time. He has now been blessed with the peace that passes all understanding.
Farris and Elma Beasley
#13 Comment By Katie Womack On March 8, 2012 @ 4:12 am
Larry and family:
So sorry to hear of the passing of your brother (& loved one).
May God comfort you and put His loving arms around you in this difficult time.
I didn’t know Steven, but I know that you loved your brother and will miss him.
I will be thinking of you tomorrow at the funeral. It is a very hard thing to go through.
God Bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
Katie
#14 Comment By Betty Lou Maddox Dunivan On March 8, 2012 @ 7:23 am
I am saddened by Steve’s death. He was a very unique person and seemed to love everybody. R.I.P., Mr. Reno. You will have to fight no more.. God bless!
#15 Comment By Shirley Smith Jeans On March 8, 2012 @ 8:44 pm
So sorry to hear of your loss. We all will remember Steve in so many joyous ways. He was a great friend. May God
bless each one of you during this time of your loss.
Sincerely, Shirley
#16 Comment By Carolyn Alder On March 8, 2012 @ 9:51 pm
I was so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. I know that family and friends will miss him tremendously. I will remember all the family in my prayers. I know that Steve’s life was not an easy one, but surrounded by those who loved him gave him joy.
To Larry, Janie, Lynn, Clara Lee, and Jupie, you have my love and prayers. Steve is running and dancing in the meadows of heaven. He will never need a wheelchair again. He will fly with eagles!
Love you all,
Carolyn
#17 Comment By Donna warren On March 8, 2012 @ 10:50 pm
I really enjoyed taking careof mr Steve ,he was a kind man and always wanted to help you out he will be missed
#18 Comment By Leah Plunkett On March 9, 2012 @ 3:01 pm
Thinking of you!
#19 Comment By Misty Hoertsch On March 11, 2012 @ 3:26 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was one of the kindness men I have ever known to everyone he met. He was a joy to take care of. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. He is in a much better place. R.I.P Steve……