Craig Tyler Twitchell

Craig Twitchell
Centerville, Utah

Craig Tyler Twitchell, 76, passed away on March 14, 2025, in Centerville, Utah, after battling cancer and other health issues. He was born February 19, 1949, in Panguitch, Utah, to Vaughn Tyler Twitchell and Mae Arjean Goulding Twitchell.

Craig grew up in Cannonville, Utah. He excelled at basketball and track for Bryce Valley High School and was described as a “heartthrob” by many girls who attended high school with him.

Craig married Christy Marble in 1971, and they had four children. They later divorced. He was married to Sherrie Hernandez in 1987 until her passing in 1996. He adopted one daughter and had three step-children.

Craig loved being outdoors hunting, fishing, dutch-ovening, and looking for arrowheads. He loved wood working and made beautiful furniture and creations. He was a huge Utah Jazz fan and rarely missed a game. He loved watching Westerns and MASH and listening to classic rock, and laughing at Smothers Brothers routines. He loved to ride his Harley Davidson and enjoyed going for long drives on dirt roads in his Jeep or side by side.

Craig was a United States Army veteran serving during the Vietnam era. He drove semi truck for several companies and has logged over one million miles. He also served as a Utah Highway Patrolman for nearly 20 years in Kane County, Garfield County, and Beaver County. He was very proud of his military and law enforcement service. He made a lasting impact on the people of the communities he served.

Craig is survived by his children, Tiffany Twitchell-Smith (Kyle Smith), April Harwood (Allen Harwood), Vincent Twitchell, Lucas Twitchell, and Sherron Sawyer (Wayne Sawyer); his siblings, Ronald Twitchell (Leah), Douglas Twitchell (Tammy), Arjean Ivie (Stewart), and Lori Munford (Karl). He has 18 grandchildren and 29 great- grandchildren.

Craig was preceded in death by his father, Vaughn Twitchell, his mother Mae Twitchell, his brother Ross Twitchell, and his second wife, Sherrie Hernandez.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 12:00 Noon in the Cannonville Ward chapel. The viewing will be at the church prior to services from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Burial will be in the Cannonville Cemetery with military honors.

Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook www.maglebymortuary.com