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Jeffrey Craig Obituary

Craig, Jeffrey Don
45 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away after a valiant battle with adenocarcinoma. He was born August 28, 1964 to Sue and Billy Craig in Memphis, Tennessee. Jeffrey is survived by his wife Cathryn Craig, dad Billy Craig, and sister Pamela Craig. Jeffrey is preceded in death by his mother Sue Craig. He completed his Master of Business Administration from Western International University June of 2000. Jeffrey was employed with Exitronix Inc. as an outside sales manager. He loved his pets, swimming, movies, eating at "mom and pop" restaurants, and traveling. Jeffrey also appreciated the friends he made at Ford & Haig Cigar Shop. He was an extraordinary man whose sense of humor and enjoyment of life will never be forgotten. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Mayo clinic, Hospice of the Valley, friends and coworkers (of Jeffrey and Cathryn) who made the last days of his life more enjoyable. A life remembrance service for Jeff Craig will be held on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at 2:00 pm at A.L. Moore-Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road, 602-249-2111 . A private service will follow in Memphis, Tennessee at Forest Hills Funeral Home later this month. Donations can be made to the clinical research department at Mayo Clinic.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Nov. 11, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Craig

23 Entries

November 18, 2009

Cathy,

I am one of Jeff's old friends from highschool. We had some really fun times back then and I have very fond memories of him. I was able to reconnect with him a year or so ago - so glad I did. He told me how you two loved to travel. I'm sure he was a wonderful husband. Just wanted you to know that he will be remembered and missed. I'll be praying for you.

Kitty Waldrip Dryden
Franklin, Tennessee

Becky Smith

November 18, 2009

"Jethro" was one of the first friends that I made at UOP. His sense of humor made the workplace so much more enjoyable. Discussions of BBQ, music, and Elvis would always get him "fired up". He will be missed.

Penny Krawczyk

November 16, 2009

Cathy to you and your family, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Andrea Anderson

November 16, 2009

My heart goes out to Cathy, Billy, and Pam for their loss. The strength and support you've shown is phenomenal. I am grateful he had family like you.

Jeff was a great guy and a good friend. I'll always miss him. One of my favorite memories is when he gave me Roadkill Jerky after my truck had a run-in with a cow in the road. He tortured me over that for a long time. It was pretty funny and it was perfect ammo for Jeff.

Tommy and Judye Trout

November 13, 2009

As friends of the family we have known Jeff since birth. We had just become "reconnected" in the past couple of years (mostly via e-mail). I am so proud of the young man that Jeff had beome. I am so glad that his dad and sister have been able to be with him through these traumatic days, along, of course, with his strong and loving wife, Cathy. Jeff was a fighter. He kept his great sense of humor and love of life and friends throughout his trying times. He has been surrounded by friends that loved him - what a great testiment to the kind of guy he was. He will be missed.
Our prayers have been and will continue to be with Cathy, Billy, and Pam. May you find peace in God's grace.

Isabel Tinajero

November 12, 2009

You will always live in our hearts and prayers. I will always miss hearing "Queen of LED's" As only Jeff could say it.
My sympathies to the Family

Jan Baetzel

November 12, 2009

Cathy and family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Jeff was a fun and caring guy who always made me laugh. Like so many others, the phrases, "Aw, c'mon man" and "that ain't right" will never be thought of or spoken by me without Jeff's drawl. I'll also always think of him whenever I think of music and cigars. Jeff, you will be missed......

Tammy Mattern

November 12, 2009

Cathy, Billy and Pam,

I am so sorry for your loss, words can never say or mean enough during this difficult time. Please know that all of you are in our thought and prayers. Jeff will be missed by many but, never forgotten! He was truly the King of Fun...Come on!!!! He could always make us laugh...R.I.P. my friend!!!

Love, Tammy, Jeff, Devin and Kody

PS ~ I am so glad I could be out here to support and be of help to Cathy, Billy and Pam. xoxoxox

Lynn Dunwoody

November 12, 2009

Although I grew up with Jeff's parents, I had just recently gotten to know Jeff and I so loved the info we shared through emails. His interest in things and life was so great and his humor was the best! Also because of him, I've now gotten aquainted with Cathy and some of Jeff's friends and it's so obvious that he was loved and enjoyed by so many! I'm glad he's no longer in any kind of pain, but I so wanted him well and to endure our new friendship for a long, long time. Now those of us left will have to go through the sorrow of losing someone who we will miss dearly especially Jeff's wife, sister and Dad!!! Hopefully the Lord will make that an easier journey with all the wonderful times and memories that Jeff was such a big part of!

Karen Eaglin

November 12, 2009

Cathy, Billy and Pam, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I will miss Jeff terribly. He was so helpful to me, and gave me so much to laugh about. He was very sensitive and thoughtfull, and I will miss our conversations. He touched many people, and I will remember him as a very honest and trustworthy friend.

Emily Benton

November 11, 2009

Cathy, you are in my thoughts and prayers! Jeff will definitely be missed but he will be with you watching over you! His strength and your strength to stand by his side and fight this courageous fight were remarkable and admirable! Please let me know if there is anything I can do!

Christopher Anderson

November 11, 2009

Watch over us Jeff. We will carry on your passion for life. To love someone is to learn the song that is in there heart and to sing it to them when they have forgotten. This is a hard saying for me, cause Jeff never forgot the words. In fact his words gave eveyone hope and laughter at the same time.
May peace be with you and your family.

Jan Newby-Becker

November 11, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with Cathy and Jeff's families. A loss of one so young just doesn't seem fair. God bless all of you during this very difficult time.

Spring Singleton

November 11, 2009

Dear Cathy,
Thinking about you every day. I'm hoping your memories will bring you strength and happiness in this time. I know what you're going through. If you ever need to talk, I'll be there.
Spring

Greg Alaura

November 11, 2009

I miss the concert updates, the radio station critiques, and the movie reviews we could all count on Jeff providing! Most especially I will miss hearing "Aw come on man, that ain't right!" as only Jeff could say it. As long as we have these memories, Jeff will never truly be gone.

Debbie Hurley

November 11, 2009

My sympathies go out to the family especialy Cathy a deer old friend that I will keep in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there Pip.

Pamela Dunphy

November 11, 2009

Monday mornings will be a bit more dull with out the weekend update as to where they ate over the weekend, what movie they saw, updates on chillin with the dogs in the pool or yellin out "That ain't riiiight" when we picked on the sacred Yankees. Time for a Jack and Coke to bid the "King of good times" Good-bye.

Angel Echevarria

November 11, 2009

A great friend is now gone, but the memories and good times that we had at work will never be forgotten. I will miss you Jeff. RIP :-(

Angel Echevarria

Colleen Doran

November 11, 2009

My sweet Jeffy I will miss you forever! You were the best, but you are now free no more pain! To the Craig Family words can't express how sorry I am for the loss of Jeff be strong hold your head high my Dad has Jeff showing him the way!

Russell Goldman

November 11, 2009

Jeff was an extrordinary person. A one of a kind good ole' southern boy who took life the way it came to him. There are so many memories that will not be forgotten. I am going to miss hearing Jeff's favorite line 'Oh come on man' with that grin on his face. Exitronix will always remember you Jeff!

My condolences to the Craig Family. And to Cathy who stood strong next to Jeff until the end of his time on Earth. But Jeff is certainly not gone, just in a different place and I can't wait to see him when I get up there!

Love,

Russell Goldman

B Barcus

November 11, 2009

I will miss Jeff greatly. My prayers have been for him to heal. Now he has, in a manner that we who knew him, will have an empty place in our lives. My condolences and prayers are with Cathy, Pam and Billy now and in the future.

John Innes

November 11, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

November 11, 2009

Words cannot express the loss we feel for his passing. We will miss him terribly. We have many memories to hold. He is free now.
John and Sheryl Innes

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