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Paul Craig Obituary
EATON — Paul H. Craig, 88, of Eaton, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton.
He was born Oct. 17, 1936, in Preble County to the late Robert and Dorothy Craig. Paul was a U.S. Navy Veteran retiring after 20 years of service and later retired as a sheet metal worker from Union Local #24, Dayton; he was a 32nd degree Mason, and he attended Eaton First Church of God.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Roy Craig and Donald Craig and stepson Derrick Gitz.
He is survived by his wife Donna Craig; sons Glenn Craig and Gary (Aimee) Craig; stepsons Dennis (Lan) Gitz and Darrell (Lisa) Gitz; grandchildren Daniel, Amy, Kyle and Megan; step-grandchildren Nathan, Katherine, Natalie and William; brother Richard Craig, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at noon at the Eaton First Church of God, 601 E. Lexington Road, Eaton.
Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Eaton is assisting with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the church. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.
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Barbara (Craig) Hoover
February 27, 2025
Paul had a great sense of humor, and a twinkle in his eye! Sincere condolences to his family.
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