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Craig Mims Obituary
Mr. Craig Vincent Mims was born March 10, 1956 in Bunkie, Louisiana and passed away March 20, 2012 in Conroe, Texas. Craig was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was the loving son of Mickey Mims and the late Billy Earl Mims.
Craig is survived by his son, Vincent Mims and wife Laura; daughter, Leslie Mims; seven siblings, Theresa Smith and husband Gene, Leah Lutonsky and husband Jim, Annette Rushmore, Colette Franklin and husband Larry, Doug Mims and wife Carlene, George Mims and Brandon Mims and wife Crystal; and a host of nieces and nephews and cousins.
Craig enjoyed outdoor activities, fishing, golf, time with his pet dog, Rocky, Facebook, NHRA and large gatherings with his family and friends. Everywhere he went in Conroe, there was someone he knew with whom he could strike up a conversation. He was proud of his family and children who gave him much joy. All his nieces and nephews will surely miss his teasing and practical jokes.
His career was centered in the gas turbine industry, mainly in the Houston, Texas area. A special thanks to his place of employment, Hallmark Industrial Supply, his doctors at MD Anderson, and his beloved classmates from Conroe High School class of '75, and special neighbors in Sunset Ridge, The Sims family, The Reese family and the Wisnoski family.
Visitation is Friday, March 23, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cashner Funeral Home and funeral services are Saturday, March 24 at 12:30 p.m. in Cashner Colonial Chapel.
Pallbearers will be his nephews, Austin Smith, Barrett Mims, Dwayne Stanley, Billy Stanley, Justin Rushmore, Travis Franklin, Marshall Mims, and family friend, Peter Muller.
You are invited to leave remembrances and condolences for the family on our website at www.cashnerconroe.com.
For this God is our God forever and ever: He will be our guide even unto death. Ps. 48:14.
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Memories and Condolences
for Craig Mims
Lucy Stork
April 11, 2012
My deepest heartfelt sympathy for the loss of the biggest heart I ever knew.
A loving son, father who adored his children Leslie and Vincent, brother, uncle, and cousin. A wonderful man to have as a neighbor, and he so enjoyed his high school and reunion friends. He loved you all...
He was first and foremost for many years my best friend and confidant and we shared many stories of our big families, tales of our youthful antics, drag races and John Force, country music or folk. Or just simple quiet time. We laughed, we cried, we shared. His family knows best the man he was and I for one am honored to have been in his life. Love Always, Lucy
Linda Boehm Banfield
April 9, 2012
I haven't seen Craig for many years, but I sincerely appreciated his efforts to keep all of our class of 75 in touch with each other. May God grant his family peace and know Craig was loved by many.
Linda Boehm Banfield
John Wade
March 25, 2012
A large part of Craig's life was the selfless things he did for others. He wasn't just my classmate, but a man I respected.
Lynda Vincent Kieler
March 25, 2012
Vincent and Leslie, I am sorry for your loss. I really didn't know Craig in High School but met him through his work on our 30th reunion. He was a very kind and a friend to many. I hope in some small way you are touched by the outpouring of love for your father.
toni isaacs
March 25, 2012
I was sorry to read about Craigs passing. As I have lost touch with all of you I was sad to hear aboutyour loss, Growing up in Conroe your family was my family ,I am so sorry , God Bless all of you .
robert staton
March 24, 2012
I'll never forget....... my friend.
class '75
Jean, Mickie DIERSING
March 24, 2012
Our thoughts were of you Gentry, Theresa and Sugar today. I know this day was hard and please know our sympathies are with you'll and the rest of the family also.
Jean and Mickie Diersing
david, davis and mason dunklin
March 24, 2012
rest in peace neighbor........we will miss you and rocky!
Ava and Mitch
March 24, 2012
We will miss you Uncle Craig. We love you.
March 24, 2012
Mickie and family so sorry for your lost....my prayers are with you and family...
Debbie Houlihan (Conroe,Tx)
Ivy Hippler
March 24, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray this bible verse comforts in your deep sorrow.
John 14:1-4 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.”
Susan Gardner McLerran
March 24, 2012
I send my deepest sympathy for the Mims Family. It was sad to hear of this great loss of Craig. I pray for peace and comfort for you all that are left on this side of Heaven.
-CHS class of '72
March 24, 2012
I too was fortunate to call Craig a friend. We graduated together in 1975 and he reconnected with me on FB after all these years. When I heard the news, after the initial shock, I remembered a conversation at Christmas we had about how much he missed his dad. Craig is now with his dad again and that makes me feel somewhat better. Rest in peace old friend, until we meet again. Rhonda Reagan Valentine Philips
Leslie Mims
March 24, 2012
We always had so much fun together. I'm going to miss my Dad so much!
Robin McNight
March 24, 2012
Praying God's peace be with your family today.
Jon Rubich
March 23, 2012
Vince and family, Our prayers are with you all. Having lost my father, i know how deeply personal this is. Take strength in knowing he has no pain, and he is with our father in heaven. May God comfort you, and build a hedge of protection around you in this difficult time. Know that God is celebrating his arrival and that we should rejoice in his entrance into heaven!
Nancy McCulloch
March 23, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Lisa Harrison
March 23, 2012
I am so sorry that I am out of town and will miss Craig's funeral. He will be greatly missed by all his loving classmates from the class of 75. I send my deepest sympathy to his family. I know he loved you all so much. Rest in peace Craig
Glenn and Adrienne Muller
March 23, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to Craig's family and especially to Leslie. I know she loved her Dad very much and hopefully the warm memories will bring comfort in the coming days.
Lisa Weinzettle
March 23, 2012
Dear Mims Family,
I'm sending you my love and prayers to you. He could always make me laugh and put a smile on my face. He was my best guy buddy. I just sang to him on his birthday and he laughed and said sing it again there's 15 people who want to hear. So me being guillable I sang it again and poor Leslie had to hear my awful singing voice. I loved his dry sense of humor, the jokes he use to send to me as well as spiritual messages. He was so prescious and a great friend. I'm going to miss him so much, but I know he is in Heaven telling jokes and making the Angels laugh and smile.
Melva & Gary Terrell
March 23, 2012
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Craig's family. When we moved back to the Conroe area a few years ago, he loved to come out to our house and play 42. He'll be greatly missed and we were so fortunate to call him our friend. I'll miss him calling on the phone and saying " hey " Melva Jo", this is Craig " and then he'd laugh. Wonderful memories. He was always funny, had a heart of gold, just like in high school. Will keep you all in prayer that you may be comforted during this time.
Melva & Gary Terrrell
Beverly Jones Koerner
March 23, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Mims family.
Mollie Holdren
March 23, 2012
Miss Me but Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in gloom-filled rooms, Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little--but not too long, And not with your head bowed low; Remember the love that we once shared Miss me--but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take, And each must go alone. It's all a part of the Master's plan, A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart, Go to the friends we know, And busy your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me - but let me go.
Carol McQueen
March 23, 2012
Leah and family, our deepest sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. May your hearts be filled with loving and cheerful memories. The McQueen Family
Craig & Dolly Smith
March 23, 2012
From Silverdale Drive as kids,to baseball on First Street at the parks in the Heat of the summer, Riding in the third seat of the old 62 Chevy wagon, to Car Shows in the area, Craig was a True friend and extended family member. Always had a smile and a pleasant comment for me. I will miss his e mails and our conversations we had at car shows. We are truly heart broken and our love go out to All the Mims, Family. Craig and Dolly Smith
Sharon Imhoff
March 22, 2012
I have been talking to Craig for the last 4 or 5 years over our class reuions and have enjoyed them all, we have talked about our families and mostly our grandkids because they are the best. I am gonna miss the talks and laughs, Rest In Piece my dear friend. We will all miss you.
Sharon Sellars Imhoff
March 22, 2012
Great smile Craig!! (with Kelly Fair)
Robin Burns-Turnbull
March 22, 2012
Hattie Ewart
March 22, 2012
So sorry to hear about Craig, had a big crush on him when he was 15.He will be missed very much.
March 22, 2012
You're family is in our prayers! Suzanne and Bruce Hunter
Class of '75 mini reunion 2/26/11
Robin Turnbull
March 22, 2012
We were so sorry to hear about Craig's passing. He was a dear friend and a great organizer for our CHS class of '75 reunions. He worked tirelessly to reach out to as many classmates as he could so they would be included in all reunions, big and small. He was unselfish in taking time to relay information about any of our friends whether it was good or bad. Mark Turnbull and Mark Castleschouldt enjoyed meeting him for lunch on several occasions and share stories about the good ol' days. Craig was a very caring and fun person who will truly be missed. With love,
Mark and Robin (Burns) Turnbull
Glynna Merritt White
March 22, 2012
You will be missed, and you will always be remembered. You were funny, kind, and caring, and you took so much pleasure in keeping all of your classmates connected. Thanks for your friendship throughout so many years! Love!
Aunt Janet and Uncle John Altadonna
March 22, 2012
We are so sorry for the sudden loss of Craig. We know the entire family will miss him dearly. Our prayers go out to all of the Mims family especially Vincent and Leslie who have lost their dad at such early ages. Remember he will always be with you in your heart and your memories! God Bless!
Lynn Nelson
March 22, 2012
Craig was a warm, funny, caring individual. A great neighbor. Gone too soon. Sincere condolences to all of his family. God Bless you each and every one.
Cheryl Merritt
March 22, 2012
Everyone here at Hallmark liked and respected Craig. He was an important part of our company. We were holding his job and were looking forward to having him back. He talked about his family often and we all knew how much he loved them. He has been and will continue to be missed.
Karen Nasser
March 22, 2012
My prayers are with all those who loved Craig. I hadn't stayed in touch, but he was a great buddy in high school. I've heard that he continued to be a funny, life-loving man. May your memories be your comfort.
Karen Nasser
March 22, 2012
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Andrea Parks-VanDyke
March 22, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Leslie and the entire Mims family. You have suffered such a great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Laurabeth Johnson
March 22, 2012
I was so fortunate to re-connect with Craig after I moved back to the Conroe area...I got to talk, cook and laugh with him, and get frustrated, mad and annoyed with him. He had that effect sometimes, but he had a heart of gold, loved his friends and family, He loved to share his stories, music and opinions which gave a lot of folks hours of entertainment. I miss him already, just thought he'd always be there when I needed a handyman, a dinner partner, advice or a laugh. Gone but not forgotten...hugs & prayers, Laurabeth
Colleen Duhon
March 22, 2012
Leah and Family,
We send our prayers, our sympathy and our love at the loss of your brother. May God give you all comfort and peace in the days and years ahead as you hold tight to the wonderful memories you are all blessed with.
The Duhon (Poole) Family
David W Moore
March 22, 2012
My deepest sympathies to Craig's family. I was fortunate to have him as a friend and when I remember him it's with a smile.
Brent, Kelly, and Izzy Fiore
March 21, 2012
Our hearts are broken for the loss of Uncle Craig! he was such a silly, fun, and wonderfully loving man. What a blessing it was for those of us who were fortunate to have him in our lives. We will love and miss you until we see you again, Uncle Craig!
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