Craig Custer

Craig Custer

Craig Custer Obituary

Published by Bliley's Funeral Home Central Chapel from Nov. 28 to Nov. 29, 2009.
CUSTER, Craig C., 50, of Richmond, loved husband, father, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend, died on November 26 from a sudden heart attack. He was preceded in death by his father, Cleo C. Custer of Great Falls. He is survived by his wife, Susan Warriner Custer and his sons, Colin, David and Evan. He is also survived by his mother, Marion L. Custer of Great Falls; his sisters, Marlane Butts of Sterling, Karen B. Luttrell of Sterling and Jackie Huish of Orem, Utah; and his family by marriage, Barbara and Henry Roehrich, Julia and Martin Boles, David and Cindy Warriner, Al Huish; and 19 nieces and nephews. Craig was a graduate of the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce in 1982 and its Darden School of Business in 1986. Craig's professional career was as an investment banker in the Richmond area for 23 years. His remains rest at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., where the family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday November 29. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 30 at 10 a.m. at St. Matthews Episcopal Church located at 1101 Forest Ave. Interment will take place at Northview in Brunswick County, Va., at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shrine Mont, P.O. Box 10, Orkney Springs, Va. 22845, www.shrinemount.com


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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November 23, 2010

Laura Biltz posted to the memorial.

January 17, 2010

Mary Buckle posted to the memorial.

December 7, 2009

Mary Beth Nolan posted to the memorial.

Laura Biltz

November 23, 2010

Thinking of you guys this difficult time of year. I am so proud of how you all have dealt with this past year. Love you guys!

Mary Buckle

January 17, 2010

I am shocked and soooo sorry to learn about Craig's sudden death. I was a Darden'86 of his. My sympathy to your family.

Mary Beth Nolan

December 7, 2009

Susan,
I'm so sorry to hear about Craig's passing. I can so clearly see you and him at the Richmond baseball games laughing and just enjoying life. Smile with your memories.

November 30, 2009

Susan and Boys, I am so sorry for your loss. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless Joni Moncure

November 29, 2009

We are so sorry for you loss. I know it is tragic. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tommy and Brenda Asch

Augustus M. Jones

November 29, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

stephen long

November 28, 2009

Blessings and peace to you. We enjoyed knowing you during our time at St. Matthew's. What a wonderful man and a great family. Steve and Georganne Long

November 28, 2009

Susan and Family - Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Craig's smile and laughter will be greatly missed around Ridgetop and the nieghborhood.

Bill & Jamie Eubank

November 28, 2009

I am so sorry for your tragic loss. He was an amazing man who has left an amazing legacy, his boys. The love that he felt for his family was indescribable. Please know that he will always be there with you every step of the way, just look inside of yourself and he will continue to show you his love and give you the strength that you will need.
I love you all,
Laura Biltz

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