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Born in Gaston County, he was the son of Hubert Maxton Craig III and Emily Craig.
Max was a manufacturing manager with American & Efird. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Gastonia. A proud graduate of The Citadel where he obtained a degree in Business Admin-istration and Management, Max was a member of Romeo Company. Max loved to hunt and fish and was a Carolina Panthers fan.
Max was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Hubert Maxton Craig Jr.
Max is survived by his parents, Hu and Emily Craig; sister Meredith Lanier Craig and her fiancée, Aus-tin Tindal Rhodes, both of Jacksonville, Fla.; grandparents, Mrs. Hubert Maxton Craig Jr. of Stanley and Mr. and Mrs. William Graham Craig of Lake Junaluska.
Family and friends of Max are invited to attend his visitation beginning at 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday in the fellowship hall of the First Presbyterian Church of Gastonia.
The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday from the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church of Gastonia with the Rev. Dr. John L. Frye Jr., the Rev. Lauren Sease Vanacore, and Pastor John H. Stanley officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen – A Quiet Place.
Condolences may be sent online to www.mcleanfuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Citadel Foundation, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the family of Max Craig.
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January 24, 2015
Words can not express the sadness we feel for your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Patti and Andy Anderson
January 23, 2015
My prayers are with the family and friends of Max. May the loving embrace of the Father comfort you during this time of loss.
Sherry Moore
January 23, 2015
Dear Emily and Hu,
There are no words. I have been thinking of you since John Kelly told me Sunday. I will continue to pray for you all.
Nancy Welch
Lisa Conkin
January 23, 2015
Emily,
I'm thinking of you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Tonya Wallace
January 23, 2015
Dear Emily and family,
May God's presence surround you and wrap you in His great love during this time of tremendous loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol and Vic Cauthen
January 23, 2015
Emily and Hu, we are so very saddened and shocked by your loss. Losing a child is the hardest thing one has to endure in life. Max was a blessing to you and your family and I know the happy memories will soon comfort you . Much love, Carol and Vic Cauthen
Donna Jones
January 23, 2015
Hu and Emily so sorry for the loss of your precious son Max.. Your family are in my prayers.. God Bless????
Scott and Jane Jonas
January 23, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. May God bring you peace, strength and comfort in the days and years ahead. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Please reach out to us if we can help in any way.
Frank Becton
January 22, 2015
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. Praying for God's comfort to me with you.
Robert Whitt
January 22, 2015
Emily and Hu,
I know my words are really inadequate at this time but I wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
January 22, 2015
Dear Emily, Hu and Meredith,
Please know you are in our daily thoughts and prayers. I know you were proud of Max and of the fine young man that he grew up to be. We loved him and pray God's peace will surround you at this most difficult time.
Jeff, Jill, Garrett and Graham Haney
Nell Jenkins
January 21, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
January 21, 2015
Craig Family,
Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time!
Keith, Kris, Preston & Patrick Lyon
Chad H
January 21, 2015
Max was such a bright young man, always friendly, you will be missed, my friend. Keeping the family in my prayers, may God comfort you and give you peace.
connie Horne Stile
January 21, 2015
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
January 21, 2015
My heart is so heavy for all of you. May the Lord bring you comfort. Fervent prayers, Charlene
Rusty and Janet Ellis
January 21, 2015
We are saddened by your loss. All of you will be in our prayers.
Beth Worsham
January 20, 2015
Mary Lou and Bill,
We are all so sorry for your loss and are keeping you close in our hearts until you return.
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