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Charles Craig Obituary
'Charlie' Craig
64, of Canal Fulton, formerly of Massillon, passed away quietly on Thursday morning, Jan. 8, 2015. Born in Massillon, Oct. 26, 1950, a son to the late Harry Craig and Erma L. (Meyborg) Craig-Santangelo, Charlie graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1968. He retired from The Timken Company and in his leisure time enjoyed golf, remodeling projects, watching movies and the company of several much loved pets.
Preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Patrick Allman; Charlie is survived by his wife, Rebecca A. 'Becky' (Engelhardt) Craig, of Massillon; daughters, Julie Craig (and Jason Sentivany), of Pickerington, Amy (Todd) Lustig, of Massillon and Katherine 'Katie' (Jason) Norris, of Canton; grandchildren, Rachael and Michael Sentivany and Hunter and Rheegan Lustig; sisters, Linda L. Allen and Carolyn A. (Patrick) Peel, all of Massillon; 18 nieces and nephews, and friend, Karen Anderson.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at Atkinson Feucht Hare Funeral Home in Massillon. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Family and friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. The family has suggested memorial contributions in Charlie's name be made in care of TRIO (Transplant Recipients International Organization), Inc. or Lifebanc. To share a memory and sign our on-line guestbook, please visit www.atkinsonfeucht.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Craig
January 16, 2015
Becky , I am so sorry for your loss. Even though we haven't kept in touch since WHS my memories of you both have always been good ones. My heartfelt sympathy to you and yours.
Susan Bozzacco Saracina
Lebanon OH
carol clevenger
January 15, 2015
becky and family - thinking of you - carol clevenger
Ron and Joanne Waite
January 14, 2015
Becky and Family
We are sorry to hear about Charlie. It was good to see him at the kids soccer game this fall. Our thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Pam Keen Iceman
January 14, 2015
Becky & Family,
Thoughts & prayers your way. Great memories from WHS days and Class of '68.
Jack Wade
January 13, 2015
Charlie left us a legacy of smiles and laughs. Peace old friend.
Rod and Jan Bricker
January 13, 2015
My husband Rod and I want to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We had the pleasure of meeting Charlie at our monthly Akron Canton Trio meetings. He will greatly missed and we will keep you and your family in our prayers during this difficult time.
cathy Baughman(Garner)
January 13, 2015
Oh Becky,I am so sorry,I am sure Jerry and Freddie helped him to cross over. The memories I have is something I will always cherish. Prayer for you!
Stan Sidaway
January 13, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ron Martin
January 13, 2015
Becky and family: I am saddened by Charlie's passing. I know it's a good thing for him. Although we haven't been close since WHS days, I will miss him.
Sorry I can't attend the service. You know about my health issues.
Margaret Riffle
January 13, 2015
Sincere sympathy is extended to all who knew and loved Charlie. May God's grace grant you peace.
Bill Otto
January 13, 2015
R.I.P. Charlie, to the good times & jokes we shared at Timkens.
Pat Beane
January 12, 2015
To all of Charlie's family,
My sympathy and prayers go out to you in your loss. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Keith Griffin
January 12, 2015
Charlie was a wonderful member of the WHS choirs. He was a good man.
January 12, 2015
Becky and family
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in your loss.Lots of good memories in years past.Hopefully he passed peacefully.
I am out of town and will be unable to attend the service,but my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Pete
January 12, 2015
Becky,Julie,Amy,Katie
My sincere sympathy goes out to all of you in your loss.Lots of good memories with you and Charlie.
I know his health was not good-hopefully he didn't suffer and is in a better place now.
I am out of town and will not be able to attend the service but my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Pete
Betty Gainey
January 12, 2015
Becky, and family I send my deepest heartfelt sympathy. you are in my prayers. may pleasant memories keep a smile on your face! Betty Gainey
January 12, 2015
Becky and family. Mary and I send our sympathy for your loss. God bless you during this time of grief.
Pete Rohrer Massillon, Ohio
Roger & Judi Loar
January 12, 2015
Becky and family sorry to hear of your loss
W Scott Garner
January 12, 2015
Becky and family, Please know that Charlie loved you all as he had recently conveyed to me during our lunches. Let's be thankful his pain is over. Remember the good times because they will carry you through the pain of his loss. W Scott Garner and Linda Haney Bush.
Joyce Spanakis
January 12, 2015
Becky, Amy, Todd, Carolyn and the entire Craig family,
I am so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. My sincere sympathy to all of you. May his memory be eternal.
Ron and Linda Barker
January 12, 2015
Becky and family. So sorry for your loss. We have a lot of good memories of Charlie that we will keep in our hearts forever.
Dan Braucher
January 12, 2015
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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