James P. "Ruff" Craig

James P. "Ruff" Craig

James Craig Obituary

Published by Manning Funeral Home from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12, 2008.
CRAIG, Mr. James P. "Ruff", of Richmond, departed this life October 9, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Helen V. Craig; one son, Lawrence W. Strange (Diesmarie); one daughter, Belinda M. Richardson (Jimmy); one brother, Charlie Craig; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street, where funeral services will be held Monday, 11 a.m. Rev. Dr. Clifton Whitaker Jr. officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Ruth Brown

October 21, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We were old neighbors for many years from 605 N. 21st street, across from you. We offer our sincere condolences to you at this time.

Mae McClendon

October 15, 2008

To The Family:

Your loss is my loss. Ruff is my step-brother but our love was brother and sister love. Whenever, we met we greeted each other with a hug that felt so dear to us. Ruff was always so loving and kind. Never sad, always perked, an advisor, always full of cheer.

We loved him and he will always be in our thoughts. May God bless his family especially during this difficult time.

Mae, Charlie and Dinky

LUCILLE LAMBERT

October 11, 2008

THE RACE IS NOT GIVEN TO THE SWIFT BUT TO THE ONE THAT ENDURE UNTIL THE END. JAMES YOU RAN A GOOD RACE AND NOW YOU CAN TAKE YOUR REST.
LUCY LAMBERT (CEECEE'S MOM)

From the Staff of Walter J. Manning Funeral Home

October 12, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Waddell Monroe

October 10, 2008

You kept the family together , I already miss my Uncle

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