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Stephen Craig Obituary
Indianapolis - Stephen McCormack Craig passed away on January 22, 2019 at the age of 74. Steve was born in Indianapolis on March 15, 1944 to parents, Harold M. and Jean A. (Jones) Craig. He graduated from Park School and earned his bachelor's degree in Economics from Princeton University. Steve served his country honorably in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He retired after 30 years from the Navy Reserves at the rank of Captain. During his career, Steve worked in retail with L.S. Ayres and Company and in real estate with A.H.M. Graves Realty. He did extensive work on the USS Indianapolis Memorial and received a Sagamore of the Wabash award.
Steve will be lovingly missed by his wife, Karen B. (Hull) Craig; son, Timothy D. Craig (Beth); and sister, Sally (Craig) Davis. He was preceded in death by both of his parents.
Friends may gather from 12pm until 2pm on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 at Flanner Buchanan- Broad Ripple, 1305 Broad Ripple Ave., Indianapolis, where his memorial service will follow beginning at 2pm. Burial will be private in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Steve's memory to the American Cancer Society for cancer research.
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Memories and Condolences
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January 28, 2019
I had the honor of serving with Steve in the Naval Reserve. He was a fine example of a Naval Officer, a man committed to patriotism and a proud of his family. Above all he was a friend, we recently did not meet often but those times we did meet, they were good memories. May he be in eternity with our Lord and our God. A shipmate - Capt Chuck Jindrich US Navy retired.
David Dawson
January 27, 2019
I was privileged to know Steve while we were little league dads in the late 80s. My son Alex and I played with Steve and son Tim, enjoying Steve's sense of humor and his organizational skills. A kind and generous man. We also had contact during his efforts on behalf of the USS Indianapolis memorial.
January 27, 2019
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Steve's family, sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11, 12 assures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, and that if we come and pray to Him, He will listen to us. May that bring you comfort at this difficult time.
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Jan
29
Memorial Gathering
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Flanner Buchanan - Broad Ripple1305 Broad Ripple Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Jan
29
Memorial service
2:00 p.m.
Flanner Buchanan - Broad Ripple1305 Broad Ripple Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
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