Craig Richard McLain Sr.

Craig Richard McLain Sr. obituary

Craig Richard McLain Sr.

Craig McLain Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by N.F. Chance Funeral Home and Cremation Services on Sep. 16, 2025.

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Craig Richard McLain was born on January 28, 1959 in Apple Valley, California. On September 9, 2025 he passed away peacefully in Indianapolis, Indiana. He lived with his girlfriend(wife) Lisa Scotter and his youngest daughter Syndey McLain. He is now in Heaven with his Lord and Savior, his mother Carrol Kopp, his father Robert McLain, his grandson Isaiah McLain, and his dog Ashley. He has a brother Jeff McLain, and 2 sisters Susanne McLain, Michelle Taylor (Eddie). He has left behind 4 kids Danielle McLain, Craig McLain (Kaitlin), Jennifer McLain (Alante), and Syndey McLain. He has also left behind 3 granddaughters (Nevaeh, Karma, and Octavia) 3 grandsons (Caleb, AJ, and Greyson.) He also had 4 nieces and 2 nephews with many great-nieces and nephews. He will always be remembered for his love and passion for fishing, boating, hunting, gardening, but most of all his cooking. He was a one of a kind and truly blessed and full of laughter with many talents. He will be in our hearts, and forever be missed by many. A celebration of life will be at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to Norman F. Chance Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

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