Search by Name

Search by Name

William Albert "Bill" Craig

1941 - 2024

William Albert "Bill" Craig obituary, 1941-2024, La Grange, KY

BORN

1941

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Lagrange

706 West Jefferson Street

La Grange, Kentucky

William Craig Obituary

William Albert "Bill" Craig, 82
La Grange
William Albert "Bill" Craig, born Dec. 16, 1941 and raised in Geneva, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ellen (Stokes) Craig, his brother, Thomas, and various aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mr. Craig graduated in 1959 from Geneva High School and worked as the youngest station manager for SOHIO gas before leaving to work at Geneva True Temper and eventually Rockwell Plastics/Cambridge. In 1984 he was relocated to Louisville, Ky. providing quality oversight to product made for Louisville Ford Truck Plant and various truck manufacturers including Freightliner, Volvo, GM and others.
His hobbies included riding and showing quarter horses with his daughters. He also enjoyed bass fishing, camping and woodworking. In 2003 he became a member of the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen, where he served as Treasurer and participated in area art shows selling his bowls, vases, plates and dishes as Bill's Wood Turnings.
Mr. Craig is survived by Janet, his wife of 61 years, his daughters: Susan Conrad (Tim) of Saybrook, Ohio and Sharon Edwards (Marvin), of Vevay, Indiana, grandchildren: Megan, Michael, Alex Day of Kentucky, Nathan Edwards of Indiana, Tim and Christopher (Nicole) Conrad, and great-grandchildren: Ben, Lydia and Maelynn Conrad all of Ohio, and Jaxon Breckenridge of Kentucky.
The family expresses sincere gratitude to Baptist Medical Group and Baptist Hospital for their excellent care of Mr. Craig.
Per Mr. Craig's wishes, the family with have a memorial at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Oldham Era from Dec. 10 to Dec. 22, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for William Craig

Not sure what to say?





1 Entry

Randy and Jayne Niemela

December 19, 2024

Janet. Sorry for your loss. I worked with Bill at True Temper. Great guy Have a safe holiday season. Randy and Jayne Niemela

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in William Craig's name

Memorial Events
for William Craig

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Lagrange

706 West Jefferson Street, La Grange, KY 40031

How to support William's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor William Craig's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more