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1944
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2022
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John Craig Obituary
12/19/1944 - 07/12/2022
After a long illness, John Clifford Craig passed away at Methodist Hospital in the Houston Medical Center on the morning of Tuesday, the 12th of July 2022. He fought a courageous fight against pulmonary fibrosis remaining strong and positive to the very end.
A memorial service is to be conducted at three o'clock in the afternoon on Thursday, the 15th of September, in the sanctuary of The Church of St. John the Divine, 2450 River Oaks Boulevard in Houston, where The Rev. Reagan Cocke, Vice Rector, will be officiating.
Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception in the adjacent Sumners Hall.
KINDLY NOTE: Those who are unable to attend the service may join the livestream by visiting Mr. Craig's online memorial tribute at Geohlewis.com and selecting "Join Livestream" icon in the "Services" section. There, you may also share fond memories and words of comfort and condolence with his family by selecting the "Add A Memory" icon.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions in John's memory may be directed to CCA Texas, 6919 Portwest Dr., Suite 100, Houston, TX 77024 or by (https://ccatexas.org/donate). CCA is a non-profit organization whose Texas chapters are engaged in many different projects and programs related to conservation and restoration of our coastal marine resources, which was a high priority for John. In Texas their efforts include the Gulf of Mexico. You May also make a donation to the charity of your choice.
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