Craig French Obituary
Craig Vincent French, husband and proud father of 3 children, 53, of De Soto MO, died suddenly in Summerville, SC on November 7, 2025 in a tragic car accident.
He was born in St. Louis in 1972 to John Jacob French and Sharon Kathleen “Kathy” (nee Clinton) Robinson along with Step-father Steve Gales.
Craig was a devoted and loving father to Ryan, Kyle, and Ariel along with a chosen son Justin Turbo, who dearly miss him and the joy he brought to their lives.
Craig was preceded in death by father John French and Step father Steve Gales.
He is survived by his Wife Jessica Cole of Crystal City Mo, his children Ryan (Destiny) French of Crystal City Mo, Kyle French of Tipton Mo, Ariel French of Crystal City Mo, and Justin Turnbo of Bonne Terre Mo. The light of his life were his grandkids Abel O’Connell, Jaylen Haynes, and Oliver French they miss him with all their hearts and wish he was still here playing with them every chance he got.
A private Celebration of Life will be held at a future date and time.
Craig was cremated with Palmetto Cremation Society of Charleston, SC who we as a family will be forever thankful for during this time.
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