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Wylie was born in Rock Hill, S.C., the son of the late Houston R. Craig and the late Janie Steele Craig. He was a truck driver for 26 years and drove over a million miles from coast to coast. He owned Blue Moon Recycling, named after his call name. He enjoyed watching western movies and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, Wylie is preceded in death by his daughter, Dianne Whitaker; his son, Buddy Craig; his brothers, Walt Craig, Billy Craig, Boyd Craig, Max Craig, Ed Craig, and Johnny Craig, and his sister, Irene Craig.
Wylie is survived by his son, Wylie (JR) Craig Jr. (Connie); his daughter, Janice Stamm (Oliver); his granddaughters, Angela Hale (Lin), Linda Lambert (Michael), Alicia McDowell (Ryan), and Heather McClary (Travis); 11 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great- grandchildren; his sister, Kathleen Rockhold, and his brothers, Dewey Craig, Jerry Craig and Jay Craig.
A private service will be held graveside with his close family and friends, officiated by his granddaughter, Linda Lambert.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Community Care at https://www.hospicecommunitycare.org, or by mail to PO Box 993, Rock Hill, SC 29731.
Condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Debra Boger
November 2, 2025
Growing up on 72 highway across from where the Craig's lived .I got to know the family. Mrs. Janie called everyone on their birthdays. My sincere condolences goes out to the family. May GOD WRAP HIS ARMS AROUND YOU AND STRENGTHEN YOUR IN THE DAYS GOING FORWARD. PRAYING FOR COMFORT FOR THE FAMILY. HE'LL ALWAYS BE LOOKING DOWN AND GUIDING YOU FROM HIS HEAVENLY HOME.
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