Craig Dean Straight
Craig Dean Straight
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Craig Dean Straight, 64, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 in Nashville, Arkansas. He was born September 13, 1960 in Paden City, West Virginia the son of Shirley Minor and the late Willard Straight.
Mr. Straight was a proud United States Army veteran. He was a preacher for many years at the Westside Church of Christ in Waldron, Arkansas.
Survivors include his wife Paula Straight of Waldron, AR; one son Austin Straight of Mansfield, TX; three step daughters Caryon Miller of DWG, TX, Catrina Whitley of Midlothian, TX, and Christine Boe of El Salvador; one brother John Hodge (Paige); one sister Janet Pullen (Mitch); as well as many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Cremation services are under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home in Nashville.
You may send an online sympathy message at www.latimerfuneralhome.com
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115 E Hempstead St P.O. Box 298, Nashville, AR 71852
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