Buddy A. Craig

CONOVER - Buddy Andy Craig, 77, formerly of Lincolnton, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, at Conover Nursing & Rehab Center. Born Aug. 27, 1929, in Lincoln County, he was a son of the late Andy and Lillie Jordan Craig. He retired from Hickory Chair as a truck driver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Buddy Craig Jr., and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include his companion, Lela Houser of Vale; former wife, Hazel Hubbard Craig of Conover; daughter and son-in-law, Patty Hawley and husband, Bud, of Conover; son and daughter-in-law, Tommy Craig and wife, Pamela, of Conover; grandchildren, Kevin Hawley, Casey Hawley and Stephen Craig; great-grandchildren, Mark Hinson and Justin Castle; sister, Mary Stamper of Lincolnton; brother, William Craig of Maiden; and a number of nieces and nephews. A Service of Remembrance will be held at 3 p.m. today, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006, in the Chapel of Drum Funeral Home in Conover. The Rev. Scott Greene will officiate. Burial will follow in Conover City Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service today, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006, from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. The Craig family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home and Cremations in Conover.