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Milton "Bill" Craig
MARION: Milton "Bill" Craig age 58 of Marion, Ohio formerly of Ridgeway, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 in Upper Sandusky, Ohio.
He was born July 24, 1954 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Milton and Jacqueline (Britton) Craig Sr.
On April 12, 2003 he married Gloria J. (Sparling).
Bill was employed for twenty two years at Marion County Juvenille Detention Center in Maintenance Department. He was a member of Richland Road Church of Christ, an avid golfer, loved the Cincinnati Reds and for many years was a coach for baseball, softball and football at Ridgemont Schools.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria Craig of Marion, Oh.; three children, Nathan (Christy) Craig of Ridgeway, Oh., Nicole (Nick) Stuck of Mt. Victory, Oh., Jessica (Matt) Thompson of Ridgeway, Oh.; three step children, Jason (Heather) Willey of Columbus, Oh., Kristi (Gary) Knapp of Marion, Oh., Kelli McKinnis of Dallas, Tx.; 11 grandchildren; two brothers, Michael (Sandy) Craig of Ridgeway, Oh., Mark Craig of Findlay, Oh., two sisters, Melissa Tewers of Findlay, Oh., Molly (AJ) Gallo of Ridgeway, Oh.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation for family and friends will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2013 from 4 - 8 PM at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 11AM at Richland Road Church of Christ, 525 Richland Rd., with Russell Howard officiating.Burial will follow at Marion Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice in Bill's memory.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com
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I graduated with Bill, and remember him as a kind and good person. I am so sorry.
Susan Paul Clogg
May 21, 2013
Just heard of Bill's passing today. I went to high school with Bill. He was a great guy. My sympathy to the family.
Kent Struble
May 17, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to your entire family. Out thoughts and prayers are with Mike, Sandy and the entire family. Amy and Phil Clarke for M?E.
May 15, 2013
I just wanted you to know that I always thougt Bill was the best thing to happen to you, words cannot express how I feel for you at his untimely passing, all my prayers go out you, love your big brother!!
Big Brother
May 15, 2013
Gloria and the rest of the family, it has been a long time since we have seen each other but I wanted you to know that we are
thinking and praying for you all. So terribly sad.
Pam and Lew Williams
May 15, 2013
What a sweet man. So enjoyed meeting him at ME and playing volleyball. Mike and Sandy and Gloria, please accept my sincerest condolences.
Liz Ross
May 15, 2013
Mike and Sandy we are so sorry for your loss, our prayers go out to you and the rest of the family. Debbie & Ken Deneweth
May 14, 2013
Mike and Sandy So sorry for your loss and to the rest of the family also. Debbie & Ken
May 14, 2013
sorry for your loss he was good guy wanda wood
May 14, 2013
sorry for your loss our prayers are with you at this time of need.
Lynn Golden
May 14, 2013
Very sorry for your loss. Know that we are thinking of you.
Barb and Art Mueller-Brandl
May 14, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to the Craig family-you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sharon & Kenny Heins
May 14, 2013
We are very saddened to hear of the death of Mike's brother. Our prayers for dealing with the grief of his passing go out to the whole family.
Chuck and Jo Orvik
May 14, 2013
So sorry to hear about Bill.He was a good friend that I have a lot of fond memories of playing ball with him and his brothers. He was a real competitor that made him special.Your family has our condolances.We are currently out of the state and heard of the accident from family.Our thoughts and prayers with you.
GARY & wANDA HALE
May 14, 2013
Sorry to hear about Bill.We are currently out of state but heard about it from family.He will certainly be missed.I have a lot of fond memories of playing a lot of ball with Bill and his brothers.He was a great guy and a real competitor.You have our condolences.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
GARY & WANDA HALE
May 14, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord be with you.
Elita Stamp
May 14, 2013
Gloria you and all your family are in our prayers.
Tom and Kathy Mitsock
May 14, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. (Miami Everglades)
Lonnie & Mary Piatt
May 14, 2013
Gloria, your in my prayers. I lost my husband last january. -(proverbs 19:21-many are the plans in a persons heart, but it is the lords purpose that prevails."
laura mcadow-smyth
May 14, 2013
Dear Gloria,
I was so sorry to read of your husband's passing. Please know you are in my daily thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Oehler
Cheryl Oehler
May 13, 2013
So sorry for your loss.
Don Stuck
May 13, 2013
I will miss you my friend
Bob Copper
May 13, 2013
Gloria, I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was special and made a difference in the lives of youth. Praying for you, Heather Segaard-Simpkins
May 13, 2013
Gloria, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. I never met him but I know you were happy. Hugs and prayers, Bev Parish
May 13, 2013
love you Mr. craig
brandon spears
May 13, 2013
thanks mr. craig for all you've showed me and have done for me ... you'll never be forgot'n .i'll pray for you and your family:(
Brandon Spears
May 13, 2013
I am thinking of you Gloria and your family and praying that God will comfort all of you as you go through such a difficult time.
Shari Baxter
May 13, 2013
Missy,
So sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in our prayers.
Diana Powers
Diana Powers
May 13, 2013
To the Craig family, I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was a terrific person and I am saddened by his death. He will be missed.
Wanda Owens
May 13, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss! Bill was such a kind and gentle man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.
Rodger Owens
May 13, 2013
Bill was truly a kind, good person. He would do anything for you. I am saddened to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
Cathy Bishop
May 13, 2013
Nathan, Nicole & Jessie- We are so sorry about your loss. your Dad was a great guy. You realize
that he died doing something he loved & spent Mother's Day with his Mom- the first in a very long time! Grandpa & Grandma Osborn
May 13, 2013
So sorry for your loss. The whole family is in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Brittany Rudasill
May 13, 2013
So sorry to hear the news of Bill's untimely death. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family and friends during this very difficult time.
Cindy Newell
May 13, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss! Bill's entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Jessica Roberts
May 12, 2013
Nicole, Jessie, and the rest of the Craig family... Daniel and I are so saddened by your loss. I hope that memories of your dad will stay with your families as you camp and enjoy the activities that he shared with you as children.
Carissa and Daniel Krauss
May 12, 2013
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